Elm Street Liquors — Twelvewest

12 W Elm St, Chicago, IL 60610
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Elm Street Liquors — Twelvewest is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 15, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Elm Street Liquors — Twelvewest's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 15, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 15, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 8, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT THE PREP AREA HANDSINK AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR HANDSINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST FILL IN ANY AREAS OF THE FLOOR WHICH ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CAP AND SEAL THE UNUSED FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST FINISH THE FRP BOARD BEHIND THE FREEZER AND PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMEPRATURES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elm Street Liquors — Twelvewest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elm Street Liquors — Twelvewest on file is from Dec 15, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Elm Street Liquors — Twelvewest's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Elm Street Liquors — Twelvewest have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Elm Street Liquors — Twelvewest means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.