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WEST TOWN WINE & SPIRITS

2501-2503 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for WEST TOWN WINE & SPIRITS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2315729

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST TOWN WINE & SPIRITS · 2501-2503 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector 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-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-305.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED TO PROTECT FOODS.MUST REPLACE/INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER

  • 53

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: nspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ON SALES FLOOR NEAR FRONT DOOR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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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-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2304354

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST TOWN WINE & SPIRITS · 2501-2503 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 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-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ,SOAP AND TOWELS IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE ICE IS BAGGED ON PREMISES FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-305.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED TO PROTECT FOODS.MUST REPLACE/INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.12(A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH DRAIN BOARD AND GREASE TRAP.MUST INSTALL A 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN A PROTECTED AREA OR REMOVE ICE MACHINE FROM PREMISES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-302.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AND LOOSE CAT HAIRS FROM DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM MOP SINK BASIN.

  • 53

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING WALK IN BEER COOLER AND FREEZER

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES , IN BEER WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COUNTER,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ON SALES FLOOR NEAR FRONT DOOR,DAMAGED WALL UNDER ELECTRICAL PANEL AND TOILET ROOM,TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2303967

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST TOWN WINE & SPIRITS · 2501-2503 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 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-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ,SOAP AND TOWELS IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE ICE IS BAGGED ON PREMISES FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND 5- DOOR WINE COOLER AND FURNANCE,REAR AREA ON WOOD SHELVING UNITS AND UNDER LIQUOR PALLETS,ON FLOOR NEXT TO REAR HOT WATER TANK AND FURNANCE,BEHIND ATM MACHINE,INSIDE OF LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER PALLETS,UNDER HAND SINK VANITY IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/31/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A LIVE LARGE BROWN CAT SITTING ON COUNTER TOP AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO A PLASTIC BOWL OF WATER AND CAT FOOD ON FLOOR,A CARRYING CASE ON LOWER LIQUOR SHELF BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,A BED & A CARDBOARD LITTER BOX ON FLOOR AT FRONT WINDOW BEHIND CHIP DISPLAY UNITS.MUST REMOVE LIVE CAT ,FOOD,CARRYING CASE,LITTER BOX FROM PREMISES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED TO PROTECT FOODS.MUST REPLACE/INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH DRAIN BOARD.MUST INSTALL A 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN A PROTECTED AREA OR REMOVE ICE MACHINE FROM PREMISES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AND LOOSE CAT HAIRS FROM DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM MOP SINK BASIN.

  • 53

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING WALK IN BEER COOLER AND FREEZER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES , IN BEER WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COUNTER,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ON SALES FLOOR NEAR FRONT DOOR,DAMAGED WALL UNDER ELECTRICAL PANEL AND TOILET ROOM,TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1441796

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST TOWN WINE & SPIRITS · 2501-2503 W NORTH AVE

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: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP INSIDE BEER DISPLAY COOLER AND INSIDE REACH-IN BEER COOLER SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLERS AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH PALLETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE BEER REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND DOOR INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. PREMISES IS USING POP AND MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.

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575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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