Pass

Save a Lot

10700-10736 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

Grocery Store ZIP 60628 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Apr 29, 2026

Save a Lot was last inspected on April 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

April 29, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Found the left unisex toilet room trash receptacle with no lid. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid and maintain.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the rear with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed minor clutter in the rear by the hot water heater. Instructed to organize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dirt and food debris behind the food storage racks and shelves that are located in the rear storage area. Instructed to clean all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on-site instructed to obtain and maintain policy for all employees.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: All refrigeration must be on and available for testing. Instructed to have 1 reach in cooler and the fresh produce cooler on. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: No current pest control service to date. Instructed to have service and update logbook.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors under large displays are in need of cleaning to remove all debris along the back wall. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable thermometers in walk-around coolers. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in walk-in coolers and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of display coolers, freezers, and shelving unis. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, sales, and storage areas. Observed dust buildup on walls in prep, sales and storage areas. Observed floor drains in need of cleaning under 3-comparment sinks in prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at hand washing sinks in front staff washroom (61.1f) and customer washroom (62f). Observed no hot running water at hand washing sink in rear meat prep area. Instructed manager to provide 100-120f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable thermometers in walk-around coolers. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in walk-in coolers and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of display coolers, freezers, and shelving unis. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, sales, and storage areas. Observed dust buildup on walls in prep, sales and storage areas. Observed floor drains in need of cleaning under 3-comparment sinks in prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at hand washing sinks in front staff washroom (61.3f) and customer washroom (62f). Instructed manager to provide 100f-120f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain in rear unused prep area to have build up of grime. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.