Pass

Mama's Meat Market

3400 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652

Grocery Store ZIP 60652 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Aug 24, 2026

Mama's Meat Market was last inspected on August 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

August 24, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to add thermometers inside reach in display cooler to monitor temperature.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on the hand sink next to meat grinder at the fresh meat/deli counter. Must provide and maintain

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the floors, wall and shelving inside the walk in cooler dirty. Must clean and maintain. Also clean the runners and shelving inside the fresh meat/ deli case to remove food debris.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the prep and dish washing areas to remove spills and/or debris.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the gasket seal around the ice machine in need of replacing. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the large cutting board in the rear meat department with deep dark cutting grooves and stains. Instructed to replace as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods.

      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 the floor under the shelving and along the wall of the walk in cooling unit in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on the rear utility sink. Instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the air vent covers in the walk in cooling unit in need of a detail cleaning of dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods stored in walk in cooling unit.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No handwash sink in the rear where the meat slicer and 3-compartment sink are located. Premises have added walls and changed the layout of premises without prior approval from cdph. Instd to install handwash sink under city plumbing with hot/cold running water in same area. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw, worn wood boards are being used to elevate display shelves in meat and deli coolers. Instd to remove wodd and use proper food-grade equipment.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Meat and cheese slicer not clean, debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet and sprayer leaking. Instd to repair and maintain same

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Drain line of ice machine improperly draining into handwash sink. Instd to properly route drain

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.