Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 15, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 15, 2024 · Original Source
Liquor · Chicago, IL
Whipple Liquors
3015 W Madison St
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 15, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 15, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 4, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 28Chemicals
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKS OF RODENT POISON PLACED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RODENT BAIT/POISON MUST BE STORED IN COVERED, TAMPER-PROOF CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
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Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE MIDDLE OF THE 2 FRONT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE RODENT-PROOFED. ALSO, THERE WAS NO DOOR SEPARATING THE STORAGE AREA FROM THE RETAIL AREA NEXT TO THE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE PATCHES OF BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CABINETS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE NON-WORKING COOLERS BENEATH THE FRONT COUNTER AND REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED AS FLOORING. CLEAN THE LIQUOR STORAGE COOLERS WITH DEAD FLIES AND DEBRIS INSIDE AND REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELVES.
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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 50Other
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HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. THE HOT WATER TANK IS DISCONNECTED AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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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 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER LIDS SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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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 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOUND IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 4, 2024 · Original Source