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5254 W IRVING PARK RD · Chicago, IL 60641
Grocery Store
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SARAVALE MEAT MARKET on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · SARAVALE MEAT MARKET · 5254 W IRVING PARK RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Location recorded for this inspection · SARAVALE MEAT MARKET · 5254 W IRVING PARK RD
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND ESNURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR CAUSING PARTS OF THE BASEMENT TO BE IN ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · SARAVALE MEAT MARKET · 5254 W IRVING PARK RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · SARAVALE MEAT MARKET · 5254 W IRVING PARK RD
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING FOR MEATS. PREMISES HAS VACUUM PACKAGED MEAT ON THE PREMISES AND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY MEATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM TO VACCUM PACKAGE MEAT ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO QAC SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Location recorded for this inspection · SARAVALE MEAT MARKET · 5254 W IRVING PARK RD
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-101.16--OBSERVED USED DRIED SPONGES IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CHANGE SPONGES REGULARLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH CORROISION RESISTANT MATERIALS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17--OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN SHELF IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOODEN SHELF.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN REAR ROOM NEAR THE SMOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILES WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
Location recorded for this inspection · SARAVALE MEAT MARKET · 5254 W IRVING PARK RD
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SMOKER IN ROOM WITH NO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EITHER: INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN SMOKER ROOM OR COMPLETELY REMOVE DOOR TO HAVE ACCESS TO HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN, OR RELOCATE SMOKER TO THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ACQUIRE LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDING A COPY OF THE IDPH LICENSE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN BOTTOM OF REAR SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TIGHTEN DOOR TO AVOID PESTS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED USED DRIED SPONGES IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CHANGE SPONGES REGULARLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN SHELF IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOODEN SHELF.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH CORROISION RESISTANT MATERIALS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN REAR ROOM NEAR THE SMOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILES WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DOOR IN REAR ROOM NEAR STOVE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD.
Local context · Chicago
201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2835487.
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