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BUCK TOWN FOOD & LIQUORS

1950 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BUCK TOWN FOOD & LIQUORS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1401875

Location recorded for this inspection · BUCK TOWN FOOD & LIQUORS · 1950 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN SALES, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL WASHBOWL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER INSIDE WASHROOM OR IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO WASHROOM FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

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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-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
419234

Location recorded for this inspection · M & W FOOD & LIQUOR · 1950 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
414044

Location recorded for this inspection · M & W FOOD & LIQUOR · 1950 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF COMPLAINT INSPECTION.OBSERVED HUGE RAT CAUGHT ON SNAP TRAP IN BASEMENT AT S. E. CORNER OF STAIR-WELL,30 RAT DROPPINGS AT DIFFERENT CORNERS OF FLOORS AND ON UNUSED EQUIPMENTS IN THE BASEMENT,AND 25 FRUIT FLIES AT MOP SINK AREA ON FIRST FLOOR.CITATION ISSED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL RAT DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AND GET RID OF FRUIT FLIES BY REINSPECTION.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MOP SINK,TOILET BOWL & TOILET SEAT,AND INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN THE STORE WITH DEBRIS.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WITH WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES AND FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE STORE THROUGHOUT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT TO CONTROL RODENT HARBORAGE AND BREEDING.

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How results compare in ZIP 60647

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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 46508.

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