Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 17, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 17, 2026 · Original Source
Liquor · Chicago, IL
Stony Beverage Depot
8810 S Stony Island Ave
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4 inspectionsCanvass
Jul 9, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE TOILET ROOM AND ON THE WALLS AND SHELVES BY THE REAR UTILITY SINK AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.12 OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD OR DRINK INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT CLOSED WITH GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND A HALF OF THE LID MISSING ON ONE OF TWO GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID, ALWAYS CLOSE THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS AND NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114 OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR AND SINGLE LIQUOR BOTTLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ALWAYS STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE 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, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Dec 29, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WOODEN FIXTURES AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA FOR BEVERAGES ON THE FLOOR AND PILLARS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WOOD TO MAKE THE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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, Dec 29, 2023 · Original Source
License
Dec 21, 2023
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WOODEN FIXTURES AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA FOR BEVERAGES ON THE FLOOR AND PILLARS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WOOD TO MAKE THE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A PLETHORA OF GARBAGE BAGS, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND PALLETS OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY AND NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MENTIONED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE OF THE WOODEN PALLETS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA FOR BEVERAGES WITH A HOLE. INSTURCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
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, Dec 21, 2023 · Original Source