Pass

Mama's Meat Market

3000 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Grocery Store ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 30, 2026

Mama's Meat Market was last inspected on July 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

July 30, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container not covered in prep area and food items stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to cover all bulk containers and elevate all food items in walk-in cooler.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFood handling

    Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in sales area. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed build-up of rust on metal shelves in walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of rust on metal shelves in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from report #2595775 not corrected; #47-observed no splash guard on hand sink located next to meat slicer. Instructed to provide adequate barrier that is smooth and easily cleanable. #56-observed ventilation hood adjacent to handsink in prep as well in unisex toilet room inoperable. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition. Intructed person in charge to bring violations into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 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 no splash guard on hand sink located next to meat slicer. Instructed to provide adequate barrier that is smooth and easily cleanable.

      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 blender in front prep area near hot holding with dried debris on surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed faucet neck on 3 compartment sink with leak, instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hood adjacent to handsink in prep as well in unisex toilet room inoperable. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

      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 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.