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ABH FOOD & LIQUOR INC

5345 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

ABH FOOD & LIQUOR INC has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 2, 2014. The most recent inspection, on June 23, 2020, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Pests.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 23, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 23, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on June 16, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 23, 2020. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 2 times on October 2, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LARGE CRACKS, DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES IN FLOOR IN REAR OF STORE. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED CLEAN WATER IN REAR AREA OF BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.
  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL BLACK FLIES ON WALLS AND IN AREA AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF STORE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LARGE CRACKS, DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES IN FLOOR IN REAR OF STORE. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED CLEAN WATER IN REAR AREA OF BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR GIVEN SUMMARY TO POST DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
      • OBSERVED ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS FROM PREMISES. INSTRUCTED SMOKING NOT PERMITTED INSIDE ANY CHICAGO BUSINESS. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-32-020.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in rear premises, and bsmt storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving, pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bathroom had broken, missing floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged/stained ceiling tiles above cooler, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in bathroom not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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