Halal Meat Skokie

2739 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2021
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Halal Meat Skokie. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2021. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 2, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.13-OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13-OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR 1 CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13-OBSERVED MISSING COVING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BIRD WASTE OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE WASTE FROM PREMISES.
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Jan 27, 2021
License
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND PREP TABLE WHERE MICROWAVE IS STORED. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLEACH SANITIZER ON SITE WITH MULTI-QUAT CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR BLEACH SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
58
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR 1 CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BIRD WASTE OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE WASTE FROM PREMISES.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halal Meat Skokie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Halal Meat Skokie on file is from Feb 2, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Halal Meat Skokie?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Halal Meat Skokie.

Has Halal Meat Skokie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Halal Meat Skokie have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Halal Meat Skokie means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.