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WILLIE'S LIQUOR

2903 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

WILLIE'S LIQUOR has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 4, 2010. The most recent inspection, on November 25, 2014, found no infractions.

1 of 4 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 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 20, 2010. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 20, 2010. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 2 times on August 4, 2010. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 20, 2010. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 20, 2010. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Non-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
      • Inspector Comments: 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.WE OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT CLUTTERED REAR ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED ITEMS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,ALSO MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THROUGHOUT WERE FLOOR MEETS WALL AREAS.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • Inspector Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS LIDS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY OVERFLOW OF GARBAGE,HIGH WEEDS ALL AROUND GROUND IN SAID AREA.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Inspector Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.WE OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE IN POOR REPAIR ATTACHED TO 3 COMP SINK OF GREASE TRAP WATER LEAKING-MUST REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION PER THE CITY OF CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS,CEILINGS ALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR I.E. MISSING CEILING TILES,REPAIR WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE,MAINTAIN GOOD REPAIR. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • Inspector Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE THE PREMISES I.E.BOTTLE CAP USED AS AN ASHTRAY WAS OBSERVED ON A TABLE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.ADVISED MANAGER NO SMOKING INDOORS OR WITHIN 15 FEET OF DOOR WAYS. 7-32-020(C).
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED LACKING SOAP,HAND PAPER TOWELS DURING THIS INSPECTION.
    • 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.WE OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT CLUTTERED REAR ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED ITEMS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,ALSO MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THROUGHOUT WERE FLOOR MEETS WALL AREAS.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS LIDS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY OVERFLOW OF GARBAGE,HIGH WEEDS ALL AROUND GROUND IN SAID AREA.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.WE OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE IN POOR REPAIR ATTACHED TO 3 COMP SINK OF GREASE TRAP WATER LEAKING-MUST REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION PER THE CITY OF CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE.
    • 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 and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
    • 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.WALLS,CEILINGS ALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR I.E. MISSING CEILING TILES,REPAIR WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE,MAINTAIN GOOD REPAIR.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE THE PREMISES I.E.BOTTLE CAP USED AS AN ASHTRAY WAS OBSERVED ON A TABLE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.ADVISED MANAGER NO SMOKING INDOORS OR WITHIN 15 FEET OF DOOR WAYS. 7-32-020(C).
  4. Complaint

    9 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. THE DELI DISPLAY HAS AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPEWRATURE OF 63 F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. Fax a tag removal request to (312) 746-4240 when the equipment is ready for re-inspection.
    • 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. APPROXIMATLY 15 POUNDS OF RAW EGGS, MILK AND COLD CUTS WERE HELD AT 50 TO 60 F. $25.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY, WAS TOOTHBRUSHES AND SHAVING SUPPLIES ON THE SINK AND NO STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SINK WAS CLEANED AND THE STOPPERS WERE PURCHASED AND BROUGHT TO THE STORE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Wash, rinse and sanitize all of the counters front and rear. Clean and maintain the knife holder in sanitary condition. Dust the store shelves and maintain cleanliness.
    • 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 utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.
    • 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 and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTALL SHEILDS IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Repair the self closing door.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE LEAKING MOP SINK DRAIN.

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