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The Liquor Box

873 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
78/100

Mostly clean — 3 of 5 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
5
3 passed
Last Inspected
2023-11-28
Pass Rate
60%
1 failure
Score
78/100
EAT
Passed most recent inspection (2023-11-28)
Failed 1 inspection (2019)
Sanitation issues found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Other minor
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Sanitation critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
2023-11-28 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSECT CONTROL DEVICE (WHITE AND YELLOW RECTANGLE HANGERS) STORED AROUND THE BARS, ICE MACHINE, AND KITCHEN AREA. DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT: 1)THEY ARE NOT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, 2) DEAD INSECTS OR INSECT PARTS DO NOT FALL ONTO EXPOSED...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BOXES OF DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND WALK-IN COOLER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN F...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPEN HOLES IN CEILING/WALL IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

2019-08-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-08-13 Fail Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INSIDE TOP PORTION OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH BLACK AND WHITE SLIME MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED SLIME MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIP INTO ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SAID IC...

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY DUE DATE (NON- COMPLIANCE) FROM INSPECTION# 2184326: "OBSERVE NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK LOCATED AT MAIN AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF S...

2018-07-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND BOTTOM EDGE OF BOTH GREASE TRAPS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA TO PREVENT DEBRIS BUILD UP AND/OR PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED RUST BUILDUP ON BOTTOM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREAS...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT # 2129634, DATE 12/22/17, NOT POSTED NOR AVAILABLE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMER, AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO...

2017-12-22 Pass License

No violations found.

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