Save a Lot #61314

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 12, 2026 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance door not closing properly. Instructed to repair so the front entrance door closes properly and is tight fitting at all times.

     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 toilet rooms. 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 original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted nor a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (beef) is being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to post an original valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and that person on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared handled and served to the public. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Mar 5, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea accidents that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance door not closing properly. Instructed to repair so the front entrance door closes properly and is tight fitting at all times.

     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 toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed the outside dumpster ground area with accumulated garbage and wooden pallets that are accumulated by the dumpster. Also observed the outside dumpster missing a lid. Instructed to clean ground area and replace the outside dumpster lid. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed the storage closet in the rear with clutter. Instructed to organize.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no origina/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site and posted. Instructed to always have an original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site and posted 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. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Oct 21, 2024 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of rear emergency exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged door gasket on walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink in produce area slow draining. Instructed manager to clean drains, repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris near dumpster in outside garbage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no receptacle at hand washing sinks in prep area. Instructed manager to provide receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused freezer in sales area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and unused equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in produce prep area. Instructed manager to provide smooth and easily cleanable ceiling above procuce prep area. Observed missing baseboards along walls in prep areas. Instructed manager to replace baseboards and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jul 30, 2024 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations