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LYON'S BEVERAGE DEPOT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Liquor

LYON'S BEVERAGE DEPOT 4858 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO 60639 Liquor
October 10, 2023 License License #2830789
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS IN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER IN LIQUOR AREA BEHIND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF AND BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND ON SIDES AND AT BASE OF LARGE REAR EXIT DELIVERY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER SHELVES AND WALL CONSTRUCTED OF UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL UNSEAL WOODEN AREAS OF FRONT COUNTER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED BLUE PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDER COUNTER IN LIQUOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLUE PLASTIC FROM EXTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF UNIT SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILTY.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL ON SOUTHSIDE AND AT BASE OF WALL ON EASTSIDE OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEAR LARGE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NON SMOOTH(CONSTRUCTED OF ROCKS AND CONCRETE), DAMAGED AND CRACKED AREAS OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED DIRT ALONG BASE OF WALL AND IN CORNERS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED DIRT ALONG BASE OF WALL AND IN CORNERS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.

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