SAVE-A-LOT #882

344 E 63RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637 · Grocery Store

20 inspections

CanvassOct 4, 2024
0 infractions
Short Form ComplaintNov 2, 2022
3 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING: DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE AREAS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND BETWEEN SHELVES WHERE NEEDED IN THE STORE AISLES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR (WATER DAMAGED AND/OR MISSING). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND NO COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE GREASE TRAP; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR DRAIN.
ComplaintSep 12, 2022
4 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT AND CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE SLIDING DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - FOUL ODOR OBSERVED FROM A FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TRAP SERVICED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND NO COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE GREASE TRAP; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR DRAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING: DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE AREAS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND BETWEEN SHELVES WHERE NEEDED IN THE STORE AISLES.
ComplaintAug 5, 2022
4 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING DISPLAY COOLERS (MEAT), THE INTERIOR WALLS,FLOOR AND CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLERS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR (WATER DAMAGED AND/OR MISSING). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED THE LIGHTS INSIDE THE WALK IN DAIRY COOLER BURNT OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintAug 27, 2020
0 infractions
Short Form ComplaintAug 21, 2020
0 infractions
ComplaintMay 13, 2020
3 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DEBRIS ON DISPLAY SHELVES AND SPILLS IN DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintAug 16, 2017
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE MEAT PREP AREA; REMOVE STANDING WATER. THE FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER VARIOUS STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR; CLEAN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 17, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassNov 10, 2016
4 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 NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND BETWEEN AND ON PALLETS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL MICE DROPPINGS ON DISPLAY SHELVES OF SALES FLOOR NEXT TO THE DOG FOOD AND CAN SODAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/10/16. SERIOUS VIOATION 7-38-020.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - REMOVE DROPPINGS ON DISPLAY SHELVES AT FRONT, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM FLOOR AT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND AROUND PALLETS AT REAR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AT WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA UNDER SHELVING OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP LITTER AND DEBRIS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Complaint Re-InspectionFeb 6, 2015
7 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN REACH IN SMALL MILK COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,SALES FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISPLAY UNITS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Inspector Comments: MUST REPALCE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF BREAKROOM.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WALL FAUCET IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL MILK COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF SHELVING UNITS AND BOXES ON 2ND FL.
ComplaintJan 29, 2015
8 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 NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES IN BETWEEN PALLETS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS,ELECTRICAL ROOM,HOT WATER TANK.ALSO A HOLE IN EXTERIOR WALL NEAR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.SEAL HOLE IN WALL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/29/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN REACH IN SMALL MILK COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,SALES FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISPLAY UNITS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST REPALCE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF BREAKROOM.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WALL FAUCET IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL MILK COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF SHELVING UNITS AND BOXES ON 2ND FL.
Complaint Re-InspectionDec 18, 2014
0 infractions
ComplaintDec 10, 2014
4 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL LEADING TO THE WATER PIPE ROOM, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED THE FLOOR SIDE STORAGE AREA STANDING WATER ALSO IN THE PEPSI STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - ONE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA NOT ORGANIZED, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE/SHELVING AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 21, 2013
3 infractions
- 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
  - CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1319894 ON 11/08/2013 NOT CORRECTED. (29)(41)REMOVE WEEDS FROM EXTERIOR NORTH WALL AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE AT THE HOT WATER HEATER OVER THE ADJACENT FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR 1ST FLOOR DOCK AREAS AND UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
CanvassNov 8, 2013
4 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SIITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR 1ST FLOOR ELECTRICAL CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1285917 ON 10/16/2012 NOT CORRECTED. (32)SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD ALONG NORTH WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. (34)MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. (36)MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. (38)LEAKING PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. (41)MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. REMOVE WEEDS FROM EXTERIOR NORTH WALL AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE AT THE HOT WATER HEATER OVER THE ADJACENT FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR 1ST FLOOR DOCK AREAS AND UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 24, 2012
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD ALONG NORTH WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - LEAKING PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - REMOVE WEEDS FROM EXTERIOR NORTH WALL AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.
CanvassOct 16, 2012
7 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR, AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SECOND FLOOR UNDER CLUTTER AND ALONG WALLBASE. ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM IN MIDDLE BETWEEN DOORS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS AND RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD ALONG NORTH WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - LEAKING PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - REMOVE WEEDS FROM EXTERIOR NORTH WALL AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
License Re-InspectionFeb 18, 2011
0 infractions
LicenseFeb 8, 2011
2 infractions
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND 2X 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO DRAINAGE PIPING.