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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Safout

5401 W Augusta Blvd

Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Complaint

Oct 15, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR AREA WITH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES UTILIZED BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AND ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS STORED, IN THE TOILET ROOM, AND ON THE SIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source

License

Feb 25, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CARDBOARDS LINING THE SHELVES IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT CONTAINING DRINKS LIKE SODA POP, WATER AND JUICES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DISPOSE OF CARDBOARDS.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENING/HOLE ON THE WALL AT PIPES/VENTS AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY ABOVE THE FURNACE CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SILL/COVER OPENINGS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO LIGHBULB COVERINGS/SHIELDING OVER LIGHTBULBS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND FURNACE CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERINGS/SHIELDING

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source

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