Hr Liquors

210 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Nov 15, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Hr Liquors stretching back to 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 15, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Hr Liquors's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 15, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Hr Liquors squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 15, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 131F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F AND A FINAL RINSE TEMP OF 180F PER PLATE LOCATED ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SAID DISHMACHINES UNTIL CDPH COMES OUT TO INSPECT AND IS WORKING ADEQUATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 27, 2021

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. EXPIRED CERTIFICATES PRESENTED DURING RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Aug 25, 2021

License

1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 1 OF 2 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO BE IMPROPER AT 49F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER CONTRACT. FACILITY STATES SHARED USE OF THE CLAYTON'S (212 N CANAL) COMMERICAL RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NOTED�FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND CERT. MUST BE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT PROOF OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. A LOG BOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE (180F) FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON UTILITY MOP SINK IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hr Liquors last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hr Liquors on file is from Nov 15, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hr Liquors?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hr Liquors.

Has Hr Liquors' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hr Liquors have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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