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FOUR BROTHERS FOOD & LIQUOR INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOUR BROTHERS FOOD & LIQUOR INC 1711 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO 60620 Grocery Store
December 7, 2020 Short Form Complaint License #43037
6
Total Violations
3
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #13
CRITICAL
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 6- PREPACKAGED BAGS OF POPCORN ON DISPLAY FOR SALE THAT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON BY RATS.FOOD IS NOT WHOLESOME AND UNSAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST MONITOR AND MAINTAIN STOCK DAILY.APPX.1.2LBS. $8.54.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.
Facility must be free of pest infestation.
No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL UNUSED DELI DISPLAY UNITS,ON LOWER SHELF OF UNUSED COOLERS,NEXT TO REAR DOOR,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN LARGE BEER WALK IN COOLER IN REAR AREA,CHIP DISPLAY UNIT,UNDER BEER PALLETS ON SALES FLOOR & SIDE STORAGE,ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER,MOTOR OF UNUSED SODA COOLER NEAR GAMING MACHINES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/7/2020.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRONT WINDOW SILLS,LIQUOR SHELVES BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,VANITY AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AND FLOORING AT SERVICE COUNTER,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AND FLOORING AT SERVICE COUNTER,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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