PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
SHOP & SAVE MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
December 2, 2025
Canvass
License #1991275
6
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on December 2, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 6 violations during this inspection, including 4 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
6
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN DELI PREP AREA, FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA, AND MAIN PREP AREA IN REAR. WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 56.0F-60.0F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT PROPER TEMPERATURES 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION, PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100F PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PRIORITY
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE: CATFISH AT 109.0F, POTATOES AND CHEESE AT 104.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $ 50 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
Why This Matters
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Food Code Requirement
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: LARGE VARIETY OF SAUSAGES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.0F-62.0F. ALL SAUSAGES DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50LBS $500 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #23
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NO DATE MARKING ON LARGE VARIETY OF OPENED DELI MEATS (TURKEY, HAM, BEEF, ETC) AND CHEESES IN COLD HOLDING DISPLAY CASES IN DELI PREP AREA. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Food Code Requirement
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Specific Requirements
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-403.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS FOR STORING/DISPLAYING SAUSAGE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE; TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52F-60F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. REPAIR SERVICE ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION TO REPLACE FANS ON UNITS AND REPAIR UNITS TO PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS FOR STORING/DISPLAYING SAUSAGE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE; TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52F-60F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. REPAIR SERVICE ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION TO REPLACE FANS ON UNITS AND REPAIR UNITS TO PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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