SARAVALE MEAT MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 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.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: 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.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: 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.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.