Pass

Save a Lot

7240 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Grocery Store ZIP 60649 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jun 12, 2026

Save a Lot was last inspected on June 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

June 12, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of food handler training for food handlers. Instructed to meet requirement.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about over 100 rodent droppings in the rear dry storage area of the facility on the bottom ledges of the shelves, on the floor under and behind the shelves and along the walls, and about 20 rodent droppings scattered in various aisles on the bottom shelves. Observed about 30 rodent droppings located under the bread storage area in the front customer service area. Observed about 10 rodent droppings inside of the office area. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs (beef) foods are being prepared handled and sold to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of food handler training for food handlers. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleanin through out especially along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the display shelving through out to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken door handles on both toilet rooms and damaged wall in first toilet room. Instructed the manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleanin through out especially along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in the meat prep area with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to replace boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken door handles on both toilet rooms and damaged wall in first toilet room. Instructed the manager to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty ceiling vents in food display and toilet room. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out lights in rear storage area over walk in cooler. Instructed manager to replace burned out light bulbs and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed store manager and assiant store store manager with food handler certificates. Instructed manager that all employees who handle food must have food handlers certificates

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

      Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no smoking signage on facility. Instructed to post no smoking signage provided signage during inspection.

      Official wording (code 62)

      Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.