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SOUTHSIDE HALAL MEAT MARKET & GROCERY

8118 S STONY ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

SOUTHSIDE HALAL MEAT MARKET & GROCERY has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 20, 2013. The most recent inspection, on July 25, 2016, found no infractions.

2 of 7 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: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 27, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 27, 2013. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 27, 2013. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 23, 2013. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 once on February 20, 2013. For example: TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING ROOM.MUST INSTALL
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • : MUST INSTALL SOAP/TOWEL DEVICE AT ALL HAND SINKS
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.AREAS ON PREMISES WHERE OWNER WISH TO CUT MEAT WHEN NEEDED FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROTECTEDFROM PUBLIC.MUST PROPERLY DISPLAY/PROCESSING AREA
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR.NO CITATION ISSUED
  5. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING ROOM.MUST INSTALL.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • MUST INSTALL SOAP/TOWEL DEVICE AT ALL HAND SINKS.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.AREAS ON PREMISES WHERE OWNER WISH TO CUT MEAT WHEN NEEDED FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROTECTEDFROM PUBLIC.MUST PROPERLY DISPLAY/PROCESSING AREA.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR.NO CITATION ISSUED
  6. License Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING ROOM.MUST INSTALL
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • MUST INSTALL SOAP/TOWEL DEVICE AT ALL HAND SINKS.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.AREAS ON PREMISES WHERE OWNER WISH TO CUT MEAT WHEN NEEDED FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROTECTED,FROM PUBLIC.MUST PROPERLY DISPLAY/PROCESSING AREA.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR.NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL
  7. License

    9 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING ROOM.MUST INSTALL.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • MUST INSTALL SOAP/TOWEL DEVICE AT ALL HAND SINKS.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.AREAS ON PREMISES WHERE OWNER WISH TO CUT MEAT WHEN NEEDED FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROTECTED,FROM PUBLIC.MUST PROPERLY DISPLAY/PROCESSING AREA.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR.NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.MUST PROVIDE CONTRACT FOR DUMPSTER.NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OUTSIDE REAR NOT MAINTAINED.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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