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BUY LOW FOOD & LIQUOR

847-853 W 87TH ST · Chicago, IL 60620

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BUY LOW FOOD & LIQUOR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2568714

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY LOW FOOD & LIQUOR · 847-853 W 87TH ST

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2568496

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY LOW FOOD & LIQUOR · 847-853 W 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST & DIRT BUILD UP FROM OVERHEAD CIGARETTE CADDY,DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT,WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARD COVERS, DRINK SLEEVES & SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNITS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS ,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND SALES FLOOR AND ON TOP & IN BETWEEN WALL OF BEER WALK IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR LIQUOR AREAS AND SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SALES FLOOR NEAR GAMBLING MACHINE, IN FRONT OF REACH IN COOLER DOORS,ON FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER BY WINDOW, REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES AND PALLETS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/14/22.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2568211

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY LOW FOOD & LIQUOR · 847-853 W 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST & DIRT BUILD UP FROM OVERHEAD CIGARETTE CADDY,DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT,WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARD COVERS, DRINK SLEEVES & SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNITS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR LIQUOR AREAS AND SERVICE COUNTER,HOLES & LOOSE IN LOWER WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE CARPETS FROM FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS ,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND SALES FLOOR AND ON TOP OF UNUSED ICE COOLER IN REAR STORAGE.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2567846 12/1/2022 NOT CORRECTED- #38- STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON WOOD PIECE AT BOX LIQUOR,ON FLOOR UNDER MOPSINK,ON WOOD PIECE NEAR SAFE,ON FLOOR NEXT TO LIQUOR PALLETS NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX,UNDER PLASTIC SHELVING UNITS AND MOST LIQUOR SHELVES IN REAR BOTTLED LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR IN CORNER ALONG WEST WALL,ON SALES FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF GAMBLING MACHINES AND WINDOW SILLS IN SAME AREA,SCATTERED UNDER ALL LIQUOR SHELVES ,CRATES AND WINDOW SILLS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.UNDER & ON PALLETS THROUGHOUT MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/8/2022.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2567846

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY LOW FOOD & LIQUOR · 847-853 W 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDER ALL LIQUOR DISPLAY SHELVES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/1/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST & DIRT BUILD UP FROM OVERHEAD CIGARETTE CADDY,DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS, DRINK SLEEVES & SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNITS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM FROZEN FOOD AND ICE CREAM FREEZERS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR DOOR TRIMS IN POOR REPAIR,HOLE IN CEILING AT FRONT WINDOW ON SALES FLOOR,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR LIQUOR AREAS AND SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2370884

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY LOW FOOD & LIQUOR · 847-853 W 87TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLERS SHELVING UNITS & SLEEVES,DUSTY FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER,TOILET .MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN ICE CREAM FREEZER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED ,MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM IN LARGE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE PAPER WORK/OFFICE FROM FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER PALLETS, ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2370542

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY LOW FOOD & LIQUOR · 847-853 W 87TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2370547

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY LOW FOOD & LIQUOR · 847-853 W 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN & IN FRONT OF LIQUOR PALLETS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/13/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLERS SHELVING UNITS & SLEEVES,DUSTY FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER,TOILET .MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN ICE CREAM FREEZER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH TRASH,BOTTLES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND TALL WEEDS GROWING AROUND GARBAGE CANS. COULD BE A POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND CUT TALL WEEDS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED ,MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM IN LARGE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE PAPER WORK/OFFICE FROM FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER PALLETS, ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM.

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