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MR. JACK'S FOOD & LIQUOR

5901 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

MR. JACK'S FOOD & LIQUOR has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 21, 2011. The most recent inspection, on April 13, 2020, found no infractions.

1 of 3 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: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 28, 2011. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 28, 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 once on January 21, 2011. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 28, 2011. 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

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND 35-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED AT SOUTH WALL AT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AT SOUTH CORNER BY HAND WASH SINK, ALONG WALL BASE ON SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT, FIRST FLOOR REAR STORAGE ALONG WALL BASE. ALSO, FOUND ONE DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BEHIND PACKAGED FOODS DISPLAY COOLER AND TWO DEAD MICE IN BASEMENT FLOOR. OBSERVED SOME GNAWING AT WALL BASE AT NORTH REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • FOUND REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED. NO COLD WATER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR UNUSED RESTAURANT SIDE HAS CLOGGED DRAINS, STAGNANT WATER FOUND IN ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS, AND UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR AND REPAIR CLOGGED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT UNUSED RESTAURANT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL PACKAGED BAGS AND CONTAINERS OF ICE WITH SOURCE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL TOILETS IN TOILET ROOMS, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND WASH SINK, TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER, AROUND PALLETS, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.
    • 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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 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 AS NEEDED AT WALL BASE IN BASEMENT AND 1ST. FLOOR. REPLACE WATER DAMAMGED CEILING PANELS. PROVIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT SOUTH STAIRWELL LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR.
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON SOUTH SIDE OF 1ST. FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL AT THIS TIME.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND 35-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED AT SOUTH WALL AT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AT SOUTH CORNER BY HAND WASH SINK, ALONG WALL BASE ON SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT, FIRST FLOOR REAR STORAGE ALONG WALL BASE. ALSO, FOUND ONE DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BEHIND PACKAGED FOODS DISPLAY COOLER AND TWO DEAD MICE IN BASEMENT FLOOR. OBSERVED SOME GNAWING AT WALL BASE AT NORTH REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • FOUND REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED. NO COLD WATER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR UNUSED RESTAURANT SIDE HAS CLOGGED DRAINS, STAGNANT WATER FOUND IN ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS, AND UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR AND REPAIR CLOGGED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT UNUSED RESTAURANT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL PACKAGED BAGS AND CONTAINERS OF ICE WITH SOURCE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL TOILETS IN TOILET ROOMS, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND WASH SINK, TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER, AROUND PALLETS, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.
    • 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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 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 AS NEEDED AT WALL BASE IN BASEMENT AND 1ST. FLOOR. REPLACE WATER DAMAMGED CEILING PANELS. PROVIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT SOUTH STAIRWELL LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR.

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