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GARFIELD SUPER SAVER

48 E GARFIELD BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

GARFIELD SUPER SAVER has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 5, 2013. The most recent inspection, on December 28, 2015, recorded 6 infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 28, 2015. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times on December 17, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 13 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 28, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 28, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR.MUST REMOVE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRI FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS ,RACKS,COUNTER TOPS,STORAGE CABINETS,FAN GUARDS,SINK BASINS,MOP SINK AT SERVICE COUNTER,COFFEE STATION,SALES FLOOR,WALK IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT STORE,STORAGE AREA,CAR REPAIR AREA,CAR WASH AREA,WALK IN COOLER,SALES FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WAIT AREA & DAMAGED CEILING TILES & HOLE IN REAR STORAGE.MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRI FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.
  2. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER AND AROUND CRATES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN,CAR REPAIR AREA UNDER COMPRESSOR,IN CAR WASH AREA UNDER WALL MOUNTED HEATING UNIT.ALSO FRONT DOOR OF GROCERY STORE,REAR FOOD STORAGE DOOR ADJACENT TO GARAGE,BOTH GARAGE DOORS,CAR REPAIR WAITING AREA DOORS,CAR WASH WAITING AREA DOORS,ENTRY DOOR INTO CAR WASH AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/17/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA GROUNDS NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRI (BOXES,CHIP AND CANDY PAPER, MASSIVE AMOUNT OF OLD UNUSED TIRES)ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER & BEHIND.MUST REMOVE ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR.MUST REMOVE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRI FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS ,RACKS,COUNTER TOPS,STORAGE CABINETS,FAN GUARDS,SINK BASINS,MOP SINK AT SERVICE COUNTER,COFFEE STATION,SALES FLOOR,WALK IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT STORE,STORAGE AREA,CAR REPAIR AREA,CAR WASH AREA,WALK IN COOLER,SALES FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WAIT AREA & DAMAGED CEILING TILES & HOLE IN REAR STORAGE.MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRI FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM,CAR WASH AREA.
  3. License

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE SIDES OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOOR AND ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STORAGE CABINET AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND BEHIND FRONT REGISTER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALL TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CRATES IN THE STORAGE AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE ITEMS ON SHELVES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE UNUSED FREEZER FROM PREMISES.
  4. License

    0 infractions

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