SHARIF'S FOOD & LIQUORS INC.

5659 S RACINE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Grocery Store

12 inspections

1. Canvass11 août 2025

   0 infraction

2. Plainte11 sept. 2023

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVERD THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINT.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
3. Canvass Re-Inspection2 juin 2022

   1 infraction

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
4. Canvass3 mai 2022

   13 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO PROCEURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED SIX LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, 20 FLYING INSECTS IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED LIVE CAT SITTING ON FLOOR IN SALES AREA NEAR DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CAT FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED UNUSED SLICER AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
5. Plainte4 nov. 2020

   5 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • PREMISE HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARREA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODE OR CIATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • PREMISES BAGS ICE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
6. Canvass29 nov. 2016

   2 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE 1st FLOOR BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
7. Short Form Complaint31 oct. 2014

   1 infraction

   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO NO INSECT OR PEST HARBORAGE.
8. Canvass11 mars 2014

   2 infractions

   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO NO INSECT OR PEST HARBORAGE.
9. Canvass14 déc. 2012

   5 infractions

   • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
     • OBSERVED VARIETY OF DELI MEATS (HAM. BOLOGNA, HEAD CHEESE) AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F-48F ON TOP SHELF IN DELI COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 40LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL
   • 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
     • SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, OBSERVED BAGS OF RAW PORK WITH BLOOD ACCUMULATION IN BAG STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF SMOKED COOKED READY TO EAT PRODUTS (SMOKED BUTT. HAM, ETC). INSTD TO CONTROL SOURCES OF CROSS CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 60LBS $200 VALUE.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN BASEMENT COOLER NEED TO REPLACE. NEED ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK OBSERVED KNIFES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR MEAT DEPT. KNIFE'S, CLEAN INTERIOR MEAT COOLER. CLEAN ALL FAN GUARD COVERS (DUSTY).DEFROST BOX FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS MISSING IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
10. Canvass16 nov. 2012

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN BASEMENT COOLER NEED TO REPLACE. NEED ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK OBSERVED KNIFES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR MEAT DEPT. KNIFE'S, CLEAN INTERIOR MEAT COOLER. CLEAN ALL FAN GUARD COVERS (DUSTY).DEFROST BOX FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
11. Canvass Re-Inspection19 mai 2011

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • 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 REAR PREP AREA NEAR FREEZER.
12. Canvass12 mai 2011

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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. OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN NORTHWEST CORNER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, 8 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF CHEST FREEZER IN MEAT PREP AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DISPLAY COOLER IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DEFROST INTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, BOTTOM CABINETS, ETC (SPILLS), DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER CHEST FREEZER ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN MEAT PREP AREA, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN SALES AREA, ETC. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • 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 REAR PREP AREA NEAR FREEZER.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK.