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NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD & LIQUOR

1122 W 63RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD & LIQUOR has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 18, 2012. The most recent inspection, on October 31, 2016, found no infractions.

3 of 9 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.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 May 20, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 18 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on January 6, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on January 16, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF MEAT JUICES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA UNSTABLE, MUST BE PROPERLY MOUNTED TO WALL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BAND SAW AND DELI MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING & DAMAGED TILES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN AND THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN HOOD, FILTERS,CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER IS THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP, SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILLS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR AND IN BASEMENT, ALL STORE SHELVES,PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH THE STORE SHELVES AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BASEMENT. REPAIR THE HOLES IN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES. REPLACE ALL THE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REPAIR OR REMOVE THE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT COULD BE HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS OR INSECTS.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE ALL HEAVILY SOILED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER, SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILLS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR AND IN BASEMENT, ALL WOODEN STORAGE LEDGES IN REAR, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BASEMENT(MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS IN LOWER SECTIONS OF THE WALLS IN WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL FLOOR TILES THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL OPENINGS IN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS AND REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR(2 TO 3 INCH GAPS UNDERNEATH), MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE ALL HEAVILY SOILED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER, SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILLS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR AND IN BASEMENT, ALL WOODEN STORAGE LEDGES IN REAR, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BASEMENT(MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS IN LOWER SECTIONS OF THE WALLS IN WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL FLOOR TILES THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL OPENINGS IN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.
  9. Canvass

    3 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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR RESTAURANT AREA, CLEAN REAR HOOD AND FILTERS, AND CLEAN UNUSED FRONT COOLER.
    • 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.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 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. NEED TO REPAIR REAR WALL STORAGE AREA AND PAINT NEW CEILING WHERE THE DRY WALL WAS REPLACED.

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