License Re-Inspection
Feb 14, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Lake Grocery Store
4759 W Lake St
Last inspected Feb 14, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsLicense
Feb 6, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
I OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL AND LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE BLACK CABINET NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER AND FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2024 · Original Source
License
Feb 2, 2024
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2024 · Original Source