Saravale Meat Market
5254 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
Grocery Store ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 8, 2025
Saravale Meat Market was last inspected on August 8, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
August 8, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed foil being used as liner on prep surfaces in the rear prep area instructed the person in charge to remove all foil and esnure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed basement storage area with clutter and items on floor causing parts of the basement to be in accessible. Instructed the person in charge to organize basment and keep items elevated off of floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Observed no haccp plan on the premises for reduced oxygen packaging for meats. Premises has vacuum packaged meat on the premises and a vacuum packaging machine. Management instructed to have a cdph approved haccp plan before vacuum packaging any meats. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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GeneralFood handling
No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.
Inspector’s note: Observed no approved haccp plan on the premises for reduced oxygen packaging of meat. Management instructed to have a cdph approved haccp program to vaccum package meat on the premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. See violation #29 for citation.
Official wording (code 32)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no qac sanitizer test strips on the premises to measure the concentration of sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.16--observed used dried sponges in 3 compartment sink area. Instructed manager to change sponges regularly.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11--observed heavily rusted racks in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to replace racks with corroision resistant materials.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.17--observed unsealed wooden shelf in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to seal wooden shelf.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--observed cracked tiles in rear room near the smoker. Instructed manager to replace tiles with smooth and easily cleanable material.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed smoker in room with no hand washing sink. Instructed manager to either: install hand washing sink in smoker room or completely remove door to have access to hand washing sink in kitchen, or relocate smoker to the kitchen. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on premises. Instructed manager to contact pest control company to acquire log book with all required documents including a copy of the idph license.priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap in bottom of rear screen door. Instructed manager to tighten door to avoid pests
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed used dried sponges in 3 compartment sink area. Instructed manager to change sponges regularly.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed unsealed wooden shelf in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to seal wooden shelf.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavily rusted racks in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to replace racks with corroision resistant materials.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cracked tiles in rear room near the smoker. Instructed manager to replace tiles with smooth and easily cleanable material.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed cracked light shield above door in rear room near stove and prep area. Instructed manager to replace light sheild.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.