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Buy Low Liquors

1628 W Lawrence Ave

Last inspected Apr 23, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Buy Low Liquors last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 23, 2024. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Apr 23, 2024 to Apr 23, 2024.
Has Buy Low Liquors ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 23, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

License

Apr 23, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER CRATES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN DOOR SWEEP UNDER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source

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