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54 FOOD & LIQUOR

5400-5404 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60609

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for 54 FOOD & LIQUOR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2611633

Location recorded for this inspection · 54 FOOD & LIQUOR · 5400-5404 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CRACKED PLASTER IN CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND REPAIR CRACKED CEILING PLASTER.

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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-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2290642

Location recorded for this inspection · 54 FOOD & LIQUOR · 5400-5404 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FRONT AND REAR UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2290277

Location recorded for this inspection · 54 FOOD & LIQUOR · 5400-5404 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES. PF VIOLATION #7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER WITH A CUTTING BOARD FOR FOOD PREPARATION IN CONSUMER AREA. DURING PREPARATION UNPACKAGED FOODS SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NOT ABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FRONT AND REAR UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE FRONT TOILET ROOM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM HAND SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRAINAGE PIPE DRAINING INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE ROUTE INTO THE UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY STAINED OR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2102490

Location recorded for this inspection · 54 FOOD & LIQUOR · 5400-5404 S HALSTED ST

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT; BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND REAR COUNTER, BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER, AND IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. REPAIR UNFINISHED FLOOR AROUND 3-COMP SINK BEHIND MEAT/DELI COUNTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE, AND IN TOILET ROOM. REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. REPLACE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT GROCERY ARE WHERE DELI COUNTER IS LOCATED. CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORE.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR ADJACENT TO DELI COUNTER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINKS IN REAR AND 3-COMP ADJACENT TO DELI COUNTER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR AND DRY STORAGE AREAS, AND FROM BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2099035

Location recorded for this inspection · 54 FOOD & LIQUOR · 5400-5404 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR DRYING DEVICES AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS OR HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FLY STRIP WITH DEAD BUGS HANGING IN FOOD PREP AREA, WHERE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, FLY STRIPS ARE PROHIBITED IN FOOD PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST 3-COMP SINK, TO ENSURE CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN DELI/MEAT AREA, AND REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON SAID PREP COOLER. PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT MEAT/DELI PREP AREA. DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER IN DELI/MEAT AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM GROCERY SHELVES THROUGHOUT STORE. CLEAN DUST FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM DELI COOLER AND PREP COOLER, SLICER, AND LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES IN REAR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT; BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND REAR COUNTER, BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER, AND IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. REPAIR UNFINISHED FLOOR AROUND 3-COMP SINK BEHIND MEAT/DELI COUNTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE, AND IN TOILET ROOM. REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. SEAL HOLES IN WALLS UNDER 3-COMP SINK. REPLACE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT GROCERY ARE WHERE DELI COUNTER IS LOCATED. CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR.

  • 37

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

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINKS IN REAR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR AND DRY STORAGE AREAS, AND FROM BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1995464

Location recorded for this inspection · 54 FOOD & LIQUOR · 5400-5404 S HALSTED ST

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 Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2496504.

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