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MID WAY LIQUORS

5500 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

MID WAY LIQUORS has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 21, 2011. The most recent inspection, on April 13, 2020, recorded 8 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 12, 2011. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 on April 13, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 28, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 April 13, 2020. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES 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 10 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 13, 2020. For example: IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WHERE ICE IS BEING BAGGED FROM ICE MACHINE FOR SALE.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HIT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE ICE SCOOP FROM ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,JUICE & POP REACH IN COOLERS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WALL BASES NEAR ICE MACHINE,DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND ON CEILING IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER PALLETS.
  2. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS,COOLERS FAN GUARD COVER SODA IN 2 DOOR COOLER, AND CLEAN DUSTY STORAGE SHELVES AND PRODUCT.
    • 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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS UNDER THE PALLETS.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-28-2011 #491490. FOUND NO COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. LAST INVOICE PROVIDED FROM 5-27-2005. ALSO, NO COPY OF BUSINESS LICENSE. LAST, FOUND NO COPY OF MAP FOR BAIT STATIONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. DOCUMENTS PROVIDED/FAXED FROM PRESTO-X 12-12-11.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Correct By: Monday, January 21, 2013 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PACKAGED ICE INCLUDING NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE ICE IS PACKAGED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Correct By: Monday, January 21, 2013 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • SEE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT ON 01/21/11.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE,OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND NO COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE,ON PALLETS NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,IN WEST LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND 1/4 GAP AT REAR WEST WINDOW IN LEFT BOTTOM CORNER. MUST SEAL DOOR AND WINDOW AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO,MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED AND UPDATED DOCUMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PACKAGED ICE INCLUDING NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE ICE IS PACKAGED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FREEZERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS. MUST ALSO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. STORE EVERYTHING 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  5. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND FRONT HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED OR ACCESSIBLE. FOUND HOT AND COLD WATER SOURCE UNDER HAND SINK TURNED OFF DUE TO LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH. WHEN WATER SOURCE TURNED ON AT HAND SINK WATER LEAKS HEAVILY ONTO FLOOR. ALSO FOUND FRONT HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED BY DISHES AND OTHER UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM INTERIOR OF SINK FOR ACCESSIBILTY AND PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE,OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND NO COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE,ON PALLETS NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,IN WEST LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND 1/4 GAP AT REAR WEST WINDOW IN LEFT BOTTOM CORNER. MUST SEAL DOOR AND WINDOW AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO,MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED AND UPDATED DOCUMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PACKAGED ICE INCLUDING NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE ICE IS PACKAGED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FREEZERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS. MUST ALSO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. STORE EVERYTHING 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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