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FOUR BROTHERS FOOD & LIQUOR INC

1711 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60620

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FOUR BROTHERS FOOD & LIQUOR INC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2463724

Location recorded for this inspection · FOUR BROTHERS FOOD & LIQUOR INC · 1711 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CRATES AND PALLETS IN REAR YARD.

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Inspection history

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Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2463435

Location recorded for this inspection · FOUR BROTHERS FOOD & LIQUOR INC · 1711 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 6- PREPACKAGED BAGS OF POPCORN ON DISPLAY FOR SALE THAT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON BY RATS.FOOD IS NOT WHOLESOME AND UNSAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST MONITOR AND MAINTAIN STOCK DAILY.APPX.1.2LBS. $8.54.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL UNUSED DELI DISPLAY UNITS,ON LOWER SHELF OF UNUSED COOLERS,NEXT TO REAR DOOR,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN LARGE BEER WALK IN COOLER IN REAR AREA,CHIP DISPLAY UNIT,UNDER BEER PALLETS ON SALES FLOOR & SIDE STORAGE,ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER,MOTOR OF UNUSED SODA COOLER NEAR GAMING MACHINES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/7/2020.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRONT WINDOW SILLS,LIQUOR SHELVES BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,VANITY AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AND FLOORING AT SERVICE COUNTER,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CRATES AND PALLETS IN REAR YARD.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2386111

Location recorded for this inspection · FOUR BROTHERS FOOD & LIQUOR INC · 1711 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 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 7-38-010)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SALES FLOOR WALK IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SOME DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,MEAT DEPT. -SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLES,MEAT COOLERS,3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,FRONT WINDOW SILLS,LIQUOR SHELVES BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,VANITY AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AND FLOORING AT SERVICE COUNTER,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN REAR YARD.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2385857 8/7/20 NOT CORRECTED .#38- STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF SAW MACHINE,ON & UNDER MEAT DISPLAY UNITS,ON FLOOR IN REAR LARGE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. ALL ACTIVITY IS NOW REMOVED,AREAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2385857

Location recorded for this inspection · FOUR BROTHERS FOOD & LIQUOR INC · 1711 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 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 7-38-010)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.125 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER MOST DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,INSIDE OF SAW MACHINE,ON & UNDER MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,REAR BEER WALK IN COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES OF GAMING MACHINES,REAR LARGE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA ALSO. APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN LOWER VANITY IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/7/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SALES FLOOR WALK IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SOME DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,MEAT DEPT. -SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLES,MEAT COOLERS,3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,FRONT WINDOW SILLS,LIQUOR SHELVES BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,VANITY AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AND FLOORING AT SERVICE COUNTER,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN REAR YARD.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2013212

Location recorded for this inspection · FOUR BROTHERS FOOD & LIQUOR INC · 1711 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL INTERIOR DRAINS CONNECTED TO THE MEAT AND POULTRY DISPLAY CASES IN THE MEAT DEPT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR 2 UNEVEN AREAS OF THE FLOOR IN REAR IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WOODEN PANELLING IN THE MEAT DEPT NEAR THE CHICKEN DISPLAY CASE AND ABOVE THE CUTTING BOARD IN SAME AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1763865

Location recorded for this inspection · FOUR BROTHERS FOOD & LIQUOR INC · 1711 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE WALL AND CEILING INSIDE OF THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER.ALSO OBSERVED THE SHELVES OF THE RAW MEAT DISPLAY COOLER LINED WITH CARPET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE INSIDE OF THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND TO REMOVE LINERS FROM THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHTS INSIDE OF THE WALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE GROCERY AREA UNSHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1588972

Location recorded for this inspection · FOUR BROTHERS FOOD & LIQUOR INC · 1711 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED DELI MEAT SLICERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE BOTH ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS DIRTY IN THE REAR SIDE STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DELI COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1072676

Location recorded for this inspection · FOUR BROTHERS FOOD & LIQUOR INC · 1711 W 79TH ST

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: CLEAN/SANITIZE SHELVES IN WALK-IN MEAT COOLER OF SPILLS/ MEAT JUICES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZER, AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
289277

Location recorded for this inspection · FOUR BROTHERS FOOD & LIQUOR INC · 1711 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, DISPLAY SHELVES

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS (CIGARETTE BUTTS, ASHES, DEBRIS).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND SEAL BRICK WALLS IN ALL AREAS. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT PREP AREA AND DELI COOLER.

  • 37

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

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON UTILITY SINK. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK. REPLACE MISSING TANK COVER ON TOILET IN WOMEN WASHROOM. CLEAN VENTS IN WASHROOM.

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How results compare in ZIP 60620

204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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