Did Mamas Meat Market pass its last health inspection?

Mamas Meat Market at 3324 W 55th St was inspected on Dec 30, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".

What violations were cited at Mamas Meat Market?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Mamas Meat Market

3324 W 55th St, Chicago 60632 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

Dec 30, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 30, 2025

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES AND SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND/OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY AT THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS, BROKEN SHELVING UNITS) AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DISCARD.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Dec 30, 2025	License	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Mamas Meat Market — questions

Did Mamas Meat Market pass its last health inspection?: Mamas Meat Market at 3324 W 55th St was inspected on Dec 30, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Mamas Meat Market?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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