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DIA FOOD & LIQUOR

1478 W 115TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

DIA FOOD & LIQUOR has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 8, 2010. The most recent inspection, on December 4, 2018, found no infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2018. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on November 27, 2018. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 11 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2018. 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 11 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 28, 2013. 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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-205.11(A) CORRECTED
  3. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-205.11(a)OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED FOR STAFF USE. NO COLD WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO NO FAUCET KNOB ON COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE(PAPER TOWEL)IN BOTH OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST ALWAYS BE PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE -COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION SEE VIOLATION 5-205.11(A)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO LIQUID HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE IN BOTH STAFF WASH ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THAT HANDWASHING CLEANSER MUST BE PROVIDED IN BOTH WASHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION - COS. NO CITATION SEE VIOLATION 5-205.11(A
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT LOWER BOTTOM AREA OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.OBSERVED 31 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE PALLETS, FLOOR OF HOT WATER ROOM, AND FRONT AREA OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SOILED UNCLEAN STORAGES AND SHELF LINERS FOR WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN OR REPLACE .ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON( 2ND,3RD) WALK IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PREMISES WALLS, CEILINGS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OF DEBRIS, DUST THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS ( SMALL EQUIPMENT WOOD,ETC). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING ON PREMISES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE OFF WALLS AT LEAST 6- INCHES. MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ON ADEQUATE STORAGE SHELVING TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN FRONT AREA WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,SINKS AND TOILETS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME,DIRT AND OTHER BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR UNDER FURNACE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOORS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK IN WEST STORAGE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM STORAGE AREAS.
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND ON SALES FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND IN WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE FRONT ENTERANCE DOOR AND ALONG THE CORNERS OF THE REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,SINKS AND TOILETS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME,DIRT AND OTHER BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR UNDER FURNACE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOORS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM STORAGE AREAS.
  6. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 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 AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS,SHELVES, IN SALES AND BEHIND COUNTER AREAS.
    • 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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR WEST EXIT DOOR.
  7. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 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 AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS,SHELVES, IN SALES AND BEHIND COUNTER AREAS.
    • 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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
    • 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 AND CLEAN/PAINT WALLS LEADING TO REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR WEST EXIT DOOR.

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