Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574377
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493353
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN MEAT ROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN MEAT PREP AREA.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473483
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN BAKERY, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,PREPTABLE TOP, AND EXTERIOR OF ICEING BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL ABOVE ITEMS FROM REPORT 1152081 4/11/2014.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT IN BAKERY, LADIES AND MENS RESTROOMS FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ABOVE FROM REPORT 1152081.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED TWO LIGHT OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE DELI, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ABOWE FROM REPORT 1152081.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1152081
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN BAKERY,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,PREP TABLE TOP, AND EXTERIOR OF ICEING BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND EXTERIOR OF BULK ICING BUCKETS, AND CLEANNAND SANITIZE PREP TABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT IN BAKERY, LADIES AND MENS RESTROOMS FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BAKERY,AND RESTROOMS,CLEAN CEILING IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN DELI,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228130
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BAKERY SELF SERVE DONUT CASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE CRUMBS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING BY THE POP CASES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WALL AT CORNER BY GROCERY BACK ROOM ENTERANCE. SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228071
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BAKERY SELF SERVE DONUT CASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE CRUMBS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING BY THE POP CASES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WALL AT CORNER BY GROCERY BACK ROOM ENTERANCE. SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Short Form Fire-ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Fire-Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227946
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227866
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227852
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 200 DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF SALES FLOOR. DROPPINGS NOTED ALONG FRONT DISPLAY AREA, UNDER THE CANDY SHELVES, UNDER THE SEASONAL SHELVES, UNDER THE WATER PALLETS, ICE TEA SHELVES ETC...FOUND AREAS WITH EAT SUNFLOWER SEEDS THAT PEST CONTROL IS USING FOR BAIT. FOUND 1 MOUSE ON A GLUE BOARD. RECIEVING VENDOR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1 EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST CORRECT DOORS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/5/12 REPORT#1229381 INSP# 225. #35 WALL SURROUNDING TRASH COMPACTOR NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN BAKERY/DELI AREA. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. #36 LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING IN DELI/BAKERY AND MEAT PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BAKERY/DELI AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN BAKERY/DELI AND FRONT OF PRODUCE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. ALL GREASE IN NEED OF REMOVAL ON FLOOR BY FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN CORNERS AND STUFFED UNDER PALLETS MUST BE REMOVED. POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234365
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WORN MOULDING AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREAS
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STOCK ON FLOOR IN REAR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL SURROUNDING TRASH COMPACTOR NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN FREEZER CEILING. REMOVE SAME. EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN BAKERY/DELI AREA. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING IN DELI/BAKERY AND MEAT PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET LOOSE AT BAKERY/DELI EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT-FITTING.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER MISSING IN DELI COOLER. REPLACE SAME
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED IN DELI AREA. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234252
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND OVERHEAD DOOR BY CART CORRAL NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAPS AT CORNERS AND INBETWEEN DOORS. ALSO NOTED WALLBASE AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLBASE AND RODENT PROOF DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 50) NOTED SCATTERED ON DOG FOOD AND CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. ALSO NOTED MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR ALONG WALLBASE BY BREAD STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WORN MOULDING AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREAS
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STOCK ON FLOOR IN REAR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL SURROUNDING TRASH COMPACTOR NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN FREEZER CEILING. REMOVE SAME. EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN BAKERY/DELI AREA. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING IN DELI/BAKERY AND MEAT PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET LOOSE AT BAKERY/DELI EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT-FITTING.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER MISSING IN DELI COOLER. REPLACE SAME
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED IN DELI AREA. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229381
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WORN MOULDING AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STOCK ON FLOOR IN REAR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL SURROUNDING TRASH COMPACTOR NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN FREEZER CEILING. REMOVE SAME. EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN BAKERY/DELI AREA. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING IN DELI/BAKERY AND MEAT PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET LOOSE AT BAKERY/DELI EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT-FITTING.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER MISSING IN DELI COOLER. REPLACE SAME.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED IN DELI AREA. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529342
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/OLD FOOD ON FLOOR AREAS THRU-OUT WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE ROOMS.MUST CLEAN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REAR WAREHOUSE TOO CLUTTERED.MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE.
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How results compare in ZIP 60609
245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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