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E & J LIQUORS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

E & J LIQUORS 5439 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60609 Grocery Store
April 25, 2025 Canvass License #3020909
2
Total Violations
2
Critical

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

2
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND PROVIDE HANDWASHING AIDS ONLY AT SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND PROVIDE HANDWASHING AIDS ONLY AT SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections