Chicago · Official inspection records
4138 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60641
Grocery Store
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PORTAGE PARK FOOD + SPIRITS on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · PORTAGE PARK FOOD + SPIRITS · 4138 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · PORTAGE PARK FOOD + SPIRITS · 4138 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ONE OF THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT,WITH DEAD SMALL ROACHES AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALLED TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER AND UNDER THE PALLETS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, BROKEN LIGHT BULBS AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM REPORT #1937880 DATED 6/30/16. INSTRUCTED TO POST/DISPLAY SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED TO POST.
Location recorded for this inspection · PORTAGE PARK FOOD + SPIRITS · 4138 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found damaged gaskets on door of rear walk in cooler. (walk in cooler is being used for non-food storage at time of inspection.) Must repair gaskets and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler in rear used for non-food storage. Walk in has water leaking from ceiling (on to equipment and extra shelving). Must repair or turn cooler off if it is not going to be used for cold food items. Must maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must install backflow device on utility sink faucet.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found additional walk in cooler used for storage of shelving, equipment etc. Instructed to organized items inside and also keep items at least 6 inches above the floor.
Location recorded for this inspection · PORTAGE PARK FOOD + SPIRITS · 4138 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Walk in cooler/display cooler unable to maintain proper temperature. Air temperature at time of inspection 59.1F. Instructed all refrigeration units must maintain temperature of 40F or less. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must install backflow device on utility sink faucet.
Location recorded for this inspection · PORTAGE PARK FOOD + SPIRITS · 4138 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2458744.
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