Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BIG SAM'S FOOD & LIQUOR, INC. on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1286003
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG SAM'S FOOD & LIQUOR, INC. · 1636-1638 W 69TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1285852
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG SAM'S FOOD & LIQUOR, INC. · 1636-1638 W 69TH 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: RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 20) IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNUSED COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
27
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM. TOILET ROOM UNCLEAN, OBSERVED OVERFLOWING TRASH BIN WITH FECES SOILED TOILET PAPER. INSTD TO KEEP TOILET ROOM CLEAN AND PROVIDE SOAP & PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1076303
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG SAM'S FOOD & LIQUOR, INC. · 1636-1638 W 69TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLES NOTED IN WALLS/CEILINGS AROUND PIPING. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1229286
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG SAM'S FOOD & LIQUOR, INC. · 1636-1638 W 69TH 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: OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS, UNDERNEATH PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, IN WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER CHIP DISPLAY UNITS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. INSTD TO SEAL SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS/CEILINGS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLES NOTED IN WALLS/CEILINGS AROUND PIPING. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
543303
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG SAM'S FOOD & LIQUOR, INC. · 1636-1638 W 69TH ST
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, DISPLAY RACKS, COOLERS, FREEZER
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. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FLOORS UNSER ALL PALLETS, EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).
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 UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
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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