Food Safety Report: Save A Lot, 414-424 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60624 Illinois, United States

Report date: Feb 25, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge present with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site when raw meat (beef, pork) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and ledges in rear storage area, on floor inside electrical rooms, on floor near bread and on display shelves near rice and corn meal in sales area. Observed over 20 rat droppings on floor along walk-in freezer under stairway in rear storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4" gap at bottom right corner of emergency exit door in rear storage area. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed disposable meat trays stored on floor in meat prep and rear storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor to protect from contamination.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dust buildup on exterior surfaces of display shelves, racks, coolers, freezers, checkstands. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed utility sink clogged in rear storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside dumpster area not maintained, dumpsters not covered and excessive trash on ground around dumpster. Instructed manager to cover all lids on dumpster, clean and maintain outside dumpster area. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed spills and debris on floor in prep, storage and sales area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed eggs stored above load limit in display cooler. Instructed manager not to overload cooler to provide proper air circulation.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must obtain food handler training.

Source: chicago.gov