Chicago · Official inspection records
500 S KOSTNER AVE · Chicago, IL 60624
Grocery Store
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MIDCITY FOOD & LIQUOR INC. on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · MIDCITY FOOD & LIQUOR INC. · 500 S KOSTNER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · MIDCITY FOOD & LIQUOR INC. · 500 S KOSTNER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED/ MISSING LIDS. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLERS OF DEAD INSECTS AND TRASH. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS OF DEBRIS AND LITTER
Location recorded for this inspection · MIDCITY FOOD & LIQUOR INC. · 500 S KOSTNER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED/ MISSING LIDS. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLERS OF DEAD INSECTS AND TRASH. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS OF DEBRIS AND LITTER.
Location recorded for this inspection · MIDCITY FOOD & LIQUOR INC. · 500 S KOSTNER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD (DIVIDER) BETWEEN THE HANDSINK AND UTILITY SINK INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER; CLEAN FANS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. TWO SMALL HOLES OBSERVED ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; SEAL HOLES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE OBSERVED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM; MUST INSTALL A PROPER VENTILATION FAN FOR WASHROOM. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE OBSERVED ON THE UTILITY SINK; INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE ON THE THE UTILITY SINK.
Local context · Chicago
128 of 162 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2390867.
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