Phoenix Food & Liquor Inc, 2444 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60649 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Phoenix Food & Liquor Inc
Address: 2444 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60649
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Jul 20, 2012
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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 8, 2010 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 15, 2010 100
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED [multiple violations]
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 4, 2011 0
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED [multiple violations]
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 14, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Nov 22, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 11, 2012 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 20, 2012 0

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 8, 2010

A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR THE INTERIOR OF COOLER THAT STORES MILK AND PACKAGED MEAT; PROVIDE.
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. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WINDOW LEDGE TOWARD FRONT OF STORE. DROPPINGS ON FLOOR WERE SEEN UNDER STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CHIPS STORED, LIQUOR AND OTHER ITEMS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE, RECOMMENDED SERVICE FROM ANDERSON PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. ALSO MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY. DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM.
MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CANNED AND BOXED ITEMS LOCATED TO REMOVE DUST NOTED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND SHELVES IN STORE AND STORAGE ROOM. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE MADE OF WOOD. FLOOR SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; RECOMMENDED FLOOR TILE. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO TOILET.
MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM CORNER AREAS OF STORAGE AND WINDOW SEAL IN FRONT. CLUTTER WILL AID IN PEST HARBORAGE.

Jul 15, 2010

VIOLATION CORRECTED.
MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CANNED AND BOXED ITEMS LOCATED TO REMOVE DUST NOTED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND SHELVES IN STORE AND STORAGE ROOM. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE MADE OF WOOD. FLOOR SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; RECOMMENDED FLOOR TILE. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
TODAY JULY 15, 2010 I OBSERVED A FAUCET ATTACHED TO A WALL IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN UNIT. OWNER STATED THAT IT WAS ABOVE A UTILITY SINK THAT WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT UTILITY SINK MUST BE REPLACED. CLUTTER IN THAT AREA ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION CAUSED ME TO MISS THE FAUCET.

Nov 4, 2011

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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.MUCH CLUTTER IN FRONT WINDOW AREA, REAR AREA, ON TOP COOLERS NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED TIRES MUST BE REMOVED .
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINED COOLER TEMPERATURE 50*F BY THEIR THERMOMETER.COOLER TAGGED MUST BE 40*F OR BELOW.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. EGGS 52.1*F TOP SHELF, HOTDOGS 48.5*f MIDDLE SHELF, MILK 49.8*F BOTTOM SHELF. 21 GALLONS MILK, 3 QUARTS, AND 3 HALF GALLONS MUST BE RETURNED TO DAIRY NEED RECEIPT DAIRY TOO MILK BACK IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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 DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 2' GAP UNDER DOOR THE DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING NO DAY LIGHT , AND OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN CABINET UNDER 2 COMP. SINK. NEED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CLEAN DUSTY STORAGE SHELVES FROM REPORT 277441 7/15/10.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UP AND UNDER STORAGE AND AROUND BOXES REAR WOOD FLOOR TILE WAS RECOMMENDED ON 7/15/10 REPORT 277441, ALSO CLEAN COOLER FLOOR.
HANDSINK REINSTALLED DOWN THE HALL OF RESTROOM( NO SINK IN RESTROOM,PREMISES HERE 20 YEARS WAS LICENSED WITH MOP SINK)
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES, AND REMOVE RUST FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN ALL INTERIORS OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, ALSO FAN GUARD COVERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR MISSING AND CRACKED TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.ALSO FILL HOLES UNDER TIRES IN REAR STORAGE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.RESTROOM WALL BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING, AND IN FRONT 2 SPOTS WHERE CEILING HAS FALLEN DUE TO LEAK FROM 2ND. FLOOR MUST REPAIR. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND REPAINTING DUST MUST BE REMOVED.

Nov 14, 2011

violation corrected
violation corrected
violation corrected
violation corrected
violation corrected
violation corrected
violation corrected
violation corrected
violation corrected Milik mechanical out 11/10/11 to replace defrosting timer. Cooler now at 39.9*f at this time.

Nov 22, 2011

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BACK ROOM BY THE BACK DOOR HAS DUST BUILDUP ON IT.

Jul 11, 2012

FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM INSIDE RIGHT SIDE APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR.ALSO EVIDENCE OF 8-MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM DISPLAY SHELF.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.OBSERVED 7-LIVE INSECTS/GNATS INSIDE WASHROOM AND INSIDE 2-COMP SINK CABINET.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
DEBRIS ,TRASH ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN FLOORS.
CLUTTERER OF STORAGE ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRS.TO OFFICE,STORAGE ROOM.MUST ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS OR REMOVE.
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.
WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR BEER STORAGE CLOSET.MUST REPAIR.
MUST REPAIR/PAINT UNCLEAN RAW WOOD STAIRS IN REAR.

Jul 20, 2012

FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM INSIDE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR, APPROX 1/4 INCH.ALSO EVIDENCE OF 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM DISPLAY SHELVE. ALSO 7-LIVE GNATS IN WASHROOM AND INSIDE 2-COMP SINK CABINET.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREASCONTACT PEST COSERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
MUST REPAIR/PAINT UNCLEAN RAW WOOD STAIRS IN REAR.
DEBRIS TRASH ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN FLOORS.
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL
WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR BEER STORAGE CLOSET.MUST REPAIR.

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