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A & R FOOD & LIQUOR INC

1717 E 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60649

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for A & R FOOD & LIQUOR INC on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
537699

Location recorded for this inspection · A & R FOOD & LIQUOR INC · 1717 E 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CONTINUE TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REPORT 537681 11/9/11. OLD ICE MACHINE.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
537681

Location recorded for this inspection · A & R FOOD & LIQUOR INC · 1717 E 79TH 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.OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH 1"GAPUNDER DOOR INSTRUCTRED TO REPAIR NEED DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING NO LIGHT SHOWING MUST PROVIDE DOOR STRIP TO BOTTOM OF DOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO DETAIL CLEANING REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM BOTTOM OF COOLERS NUMBER 1-8. ALL COOLERS THE INTERIOR SHELVES, FAN GUARD COVERS. CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES REMOVE DUST.

  • 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.FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR MISSING TILES, MUST REPAIR, FRONT AND REAR. CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR ALSO.ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6' OFF FLOOR AND IN REAR MOVE AWAY FROM WALL.

  • 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.CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED MUST BE REPLACED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.MUCH CLUTTER IN REAR REMOVE BROKEN ICE MACHINE ALSO.

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How results compare in ZIP 60649

132 of 170 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 19348.

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