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PHOENIX FOOD & LIQUOR INC

2444 E 75TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60649 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

PHOENIX FOOD & LIQUOR INC has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 8, 2010. The most recent inspection, on July 20, 2012, recorded 4 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: Pests and Food temperature control.

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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 20, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 4, 2011. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 14 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 20, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 20, 2012. 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.

7 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM INSIDE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR, APPROX 1/4 INCH.ALSO EVIDENCE OF 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM DISPLAY SHELVE. ALSO 7-LIVE GNATS IN WASHROOM AND INSIDE 2-COMP SINK CABINET.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREASCONTACT PEST COSERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR/PAINT UNCLEAN RAW WOOD STAIRS IN REAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS TRASH ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN FLOORS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL
  2. 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
      • FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM INSIDE RIGHT SIDE APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR.ALSO EVIDENCE OF 8-MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM DISPLAY SHELF.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.OBSERVED 7-LIVE INSECTS/GNATS INSIDE WASHROOM AND INSIDE 2-COMP SINK CABINET.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR/PAINT UNCLEAN RAW WOOD STAIRS IN REAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS ,TRASH ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR BEER STORAGE CLOSET.MUST REPAIR.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTERER OF STORAGE ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRS.TO OFFICE,STORAGE ROOM.MUST ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS OR REMOVE.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 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 THE FLOOR IN THE BACK ROOM BY THE BACK DOOR HAS DUST BUILDUP ON IT.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINED COOLER TEMPERATURE 50*F BY THEIR THERMOMETER.COOLER TAGGED MUST BE 40*F OR BELOW.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. EGGS 52.1*F TOP SHELF, HOTDOGS 48.5*f MIDDLE SHELF, MILK 49.8*F BOTTOM SHELF. 21 GALLONS MILK, 3 QUARTS, AND 3 HALF GALLONS MUST BE RETURNED TO DAIRY NEED RECEIPT DAIRY TOO MILK BACK IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 2' GAP UNDER DOOR THE DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING NO DAY LIGHT , AND OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN CABINET UNDER 2 COMP. SINK. NEED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CLEAN DUSTY STORAGE SHELVES FROM REPORT 277441 7/15/10.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES, AND REMOVE RUST FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 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 ALL INTERIORS OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, ALSO FAN GUARD COVERS.
    • 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.OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR MISSING AND CRACKED TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.ALSO FILL HOLES UNDER TIRES IN REAR STORAGE.
    • 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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UP AND UNDER STORAGE AND AROUND BOXES REAR WOOD FLOOR TILE WAS RECOMMENDED ON 7/15/10 REPORT 277441, ALSO CLEAN COOLER FLOOR.
    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods.RESTROOM WALL BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING, AND IN FRONT 2 SPOTS WHERE CEILING HAS FALLEN DUE TO LEAK FROM 2ND. FLOOR MUST REPAIR. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND REPAINTING DUST MUST BE REMOVED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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.MUCH CLUTTER IN FRONT WINDOW AREA, REAR AREA, ON TOP COOLERS NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED TIRES MUST BE REMOVED .
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CANNED AND BOXED ITEMS LOCATED TO REMOVE DUST NOTED.
    • 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. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND SHELVES IN STORE AND STORAGE ROOM. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE MADE OF WOOD. FLOOR SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; RECOMMENDED FLOOR TILE. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • TODAY JULY 15, 2010 I OBSERVED A FAUCET ATTACHED TO A WALL IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN UNIT. OWNER STATED THAT IT WAS ABOVE A UTILITY SINK THAT WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT UTILITY SINK MUST BE REPLACED. CLUTTER IN THAT AREA ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION CAUSED ME TO MISS THE FAUCET.
  7. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WINDOW LEDGE TOWARD FRONT OF STORE. DROPPINGS ON FLOOR WERE SEEN UNDER STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CHIPS STORED, LIQUOR AND OTHER ITEMS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE, RECOMMENDED SERVICE FROM ANDERSON PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. ALSO MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY. DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CANNED AND BOXED ITEMS LOCATED TO REMOVE DUST NOTED.
    • 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. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND SHELVES IN STORE AND STORAGE ROOM. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE MADE OF WOOD. FLOOR SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; RECOMMENDED FLOOR TILE. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 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 HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO TOILET.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR THE INTERIOR OF COOLER THAT STORES MILK AND PACKAGED MEAT; PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM CORNER AREAS OF STORAGE AND WINDOW SEAL IN FRONT. CLUTTER WILL AID IN PEST HARBORAGE.

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