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WILLIE'S LIQUOR

2903 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60612

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for WILLIE'S LIQUOR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1512413

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIE'S LIQUOR · 2903 W MADISON 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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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Non-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
413710

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIE'S LIQUOR · 2903 W MADISON ST

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: Inspector 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.WE OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT CLUTTERED REAR ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED ITEMS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,ALSO MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THROUGHOUT WERE FLOOR MEETS WALL AREAS.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS LIDS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY OVERFLOW OF GARBAGE,HIGH WEEDS ALL AROUND GROUND IN SAID AREA.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.WE OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE IN POOR REPAIR ATTACHED TO 3 COMP SINK OF GREASE TRAP WATER LEAKING-MUST REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION PER THE CITY OF CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS,CEILINGS ALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR I.E. MISSING CEILING TILES,REPAIR WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE,MAINTAIN GOOD REPAIR. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE THE PREMISES I.E.BOTTLE CAP USED AS AN ASHTRAY WAS OBSERVED ON A TABLE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.ADVISED MANAGER NO SMOKING INDOORS OR WITHIN 15 FEET OF DOOR WAYS. 7-32-020(C).

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
413325

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIE'S LIQUOR · 2903 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED LACKING SOAP,HAND PAPER TOWELS DURING THIS INSPECTION.

  • 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.WE OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT CLUTTERED REAR ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED ITEMS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,ALSO MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THROUGHOUT WERE FLOOR MEETS WALL AREAS.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS LIDS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY OVERFLOW OF GARBAGE,HIGH WEEDS ALL AROUND GROUND IN SAID AREA.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.WE OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE IN POOR REPAIR ATTACHED TO 3 COMP SINK OF GREASE TRAP WATER LEAKING-MUST REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION PER THE CITY OF CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE.

  • 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.Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

  • 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.WALLS,CEILINGS ALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR I.E. MISSING CEILING TILES,REPAIR WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE,MAINTAIN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE THE PREMISES I.E.BOTTLE CAP USED AS AN ASHTRAY WAS OBSERVED ON A TABLE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.ADVISED MANAGER NO SMOKING INDOORS OR WITHIN 15 FEET OF DOOR WAYS. 7-32-020(C).

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
277986

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIE'S LIQUOR · 2903 W MADISON ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE DELI DISPLAY HAS AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPEWRATURE OF 63 F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. Fax a tag removal request to (312) 746-4240 when the equipment is ready for re-inspection.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. APPROXIMATLY 15 POUNDS OF RAW EGGS, MILK AND COLD CUTS WERE HELD AT 50 TO 60 F. $25.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY, WAS TOOTHBRUSHES AND SHAVING SUPPLIES ON THE SINK AND NO STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SINK WAS CLEANED AND THE STOPPERS WERE PURCHASED AND BROUGHT TO THE STORE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Wash, rinse and sanitize all of the counters front and rear. Clean and maintain the knife holder in sanitary condition. Dust the store shelves and maintain cleanliness.

  • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.

  • 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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

  • 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. INSTALL SHEILDS IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Repair the self closing door.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING MOP SINK DRAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60612

270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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