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TOWN FOOD & LIQUOR

1813 W 63RD ST · Chicago, IL 60636

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TOWN FOOD & LIQUOR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1976998

Location recorded for this inspection · TOWN FOOD & LIQUOR · 1813 W 63RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
164385

Location recorded for this inspection · TOWN FOOD & LIQUOR · 1813 W 63RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO #164363 ON 3-5-10 FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF REAR DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H59961

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SERIOUS VIOLATION MOVED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS NEED CLEANING.

  • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS SHELVES, RACKS, COOLERS,FREEZERS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS (CIGARETTE BUTTS,ASHES, DUST, DEBRIS). PROVIDE ENTRY TO BASEMENT AND ALL UNLOCKED DOORS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED LIGHTED CIGARETTE ON FRONT COUNTER AND DIRTY ASHTRAY ON LIQUOR DISPLAY SHELF BETWEEN 1/2PINT SKOL VODKA AND MALIBU RUM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES CITATION ISSUED H59961 COURT DATE 4-22-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
164363

Location recorded for this inspection · TOWN FOOD & LIQUOR · 1813 W 63RD ST

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF REAR DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR. OBSERVED 8 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLO0R NEAR REAR DOOR, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON COMPUTER EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE CLOSET. CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59953

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. WASHBOWL IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOM DRAINPIPE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED WATER DRAINING ON FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H59953

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS NEED CLEANING.

  • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS SHELVES, RACKS, COOLERS,FREEZERS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS (CIGARETTE BUTTS,ASHES, DUST, DEBRIS). PROVIDE ENTRY TO BASEMENT AND ALL UNLOCKED DOORS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60636

121 of 154 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 13826.

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