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SAVE A LOT

414-424 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60624 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

SAVE A LOT has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 24, 2022. The most recent inspection, on March 4, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 16 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 4, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 February 25, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times on December 27, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 4, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 4, 2026. For example: ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED DISPOSABLE MEAT TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR IN MEAT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY SHELVES, RACKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, CHECKSTANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED UTILITY SINK CLOGGED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
  2. Complaint

    11 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN RAW MEAT (BEEF, PORK) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND LEDGES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOMS, ON FLOOR NEAR BREAD AND ON DISPLAY SHELVES NEAR RICE AND CORN MEAL IN SALES AREA. OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER STAIRWAY IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED DISPOSABLE MEAT TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR IN MEAT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY SHELVES, RACKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, CHECKSTANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED UTILITY SINK CLOGGED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED AND EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL LIDS ON DUMPSTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EGGS STORED ABOVE LOAD LIMIT IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO OVERLOAD COOLER TO PROVIDE PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE CHOPPING AND SLICING RAW BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPERTOWELS AVAILBLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) MEAT PREP AREA OR HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AT EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER HANDSINK LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID TOWELS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WITH SOLUTION AT LEAST 50PPM IN BETWEEN USE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, MEAT PREP INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS, OFFICE AND GROCERY AISLES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH THROUGHOUT. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. License

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HOLE IN THE BASIN OF THE MOP SINK IN REAR WAREHOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE FOR ALL AS NEEDED.

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