Liquor · Chicago, IL

Generation Liquor Depot

3900 W Madison St

Last inspected Aug 19, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Generation Liquor Depot last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 19, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 1 inspection on record, from Aug 19, 2025 to Aug 19, 2025.
Has Generation Liquor Depot ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 19, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

License

Aug 19, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PLASTIC SHIPPING COVERING ON SURFACE OF WALK IN COOLER INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN RESTROOM WITH WATER DAMAGE AND BROWN STAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED TILES.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source

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