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WINDY CITY LIQUOR

4959 N DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Fail for WINDY CITY LIQUOR on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1424253

Location recorded for this inspection · WINDY CITY LIQUOR · 4959 N 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: OBSERVED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (05/16/14), ALL EFFECTED AREAS MUST BE SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1229293 DATED 5/31/12 NOT CORRECTED- #37 TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE, #38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOM. SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (05/16/14). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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Inspection history

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

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1229293

Location recorded for this inspection · WINDY CITY LIQUOR · 4959 N 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, DAIRY & PRE-PACKAGED LUNCH MEAT) AND FREEZER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, EMPTY BOXES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60625

322 of 417 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 2152306.

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