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TOWN FOOD & LIQUOR

1813 W 63RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

TOWN FOOD & LIQUOR has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 5, 2010. The most recent inspection, on December 13, 2016, 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.

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 March 17, 2010. 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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2010. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2010. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2010. For example: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

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. Complaint Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO #164363 ON 3-5-10 FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF REAR DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H59961
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • SERIOUS VIOLATION MOVED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION
    • 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. ALL STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS NEED CLEANING.
    • 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 CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS SHELVES, RACKS, COOLERS,FREEZERS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS (CIGARETTE BUTTS,ASHES, DUST, DEBRIS). PROVIDE ENTRY TO BASEMENT AND ALL UNLOCKED DOORS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING.
    • 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. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS.
    • 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 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED LIGHTED CIGARETTE ON FRONT COUNTER AND DIRTY ASHTRAY ON LIQUOR DISPLAY SHELF BETWEEN 1/2PINT SKOL VODKA AND MALIBU RUM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES CITATION ISSUED H59961 COURT DATE 4-22-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
  3. 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. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF REAR DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR. OBSERVED 8 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLO0R NEAR REAR DOOR, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON COMPUTER EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE CLOSET. CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59953
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. WASHBOWL IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOM DRAINPIPE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED WATER DRAINING ON FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H59953
    • 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. ALL STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS NEED CLEANING.
    • 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 CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS SHELVES, RACKS, COOLERS,FREEZERS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS (CIGARETTE BUTTS,ASHES, DUST, DEBRIS). PROVIDE ENTRY TO BASEMENT AND ALL UNLOCKED DOORS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING.
    • 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. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS.
    • 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 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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