CHI TOWN FOOD & LIQUOR

5002 N PULASKI RD
CHICAGO, IL 60630

Detailed inspection and closure history

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this facility last ordered closed?

This facility was last ordered closed on 04/11/2025.

Why was it closed?

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR WEST DOOR TO THE PARKING LOT TO HAVE A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH ALONG THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP AND ADDRESS GAP TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTS.

See the Inspection History section for complete details on all violations.

When was this facility last inspected?

The most recent inspection was on 04/11/2025 CLOSURE .

What violations were found?

  1. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
    OBSERVED THE REAR WEST DOOR TO THE PARKING LOT TO HAVE A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH ALONG THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP AND ADDRESS GAP TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTS.
  2.   and 9 other violation(s). See inspection history below for complete details.

Closure History

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Closure Details

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violations:

  • INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR WEST DOOR TO THE PARKING LOT TO HAVE A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH ALONG THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP AND ADDRESS GAP TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTS.
  • INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c).
  • SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO DRAIN AND CAUSE A BACK UP OF WASTE WATER INTO THE LEFT HAND SIDE BASIN OF THE TWO (2) COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AFTER EVER CYCLE IS RUN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS NOT BACKING UP THROUGH ANY DRAINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE BATHROOM IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLYEE BREAK AREA TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ALL THREE (3) BATHROOMS TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH CAN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX OR FEMALE BATHROOM.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: NOTED GAP BETWEEN FLOOR UTILITY SINK AND WALLS AT UTILITY SINK IN HALL UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLEANABILITY BY FILLING GAP BEHIND AND ON SIDES OF UTILITY SINK.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONE WALL IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE DISH AREA TO BE UNFINISHED AND NOT PAINTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH WALL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREA.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) HAND DRYING FANS IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN BOTH HAND DRYING FANS IN GOOD REPAIR.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGN REMINDING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
  • MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Inspection History

Violations

  • INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR WEST DOOR TO THE PARKING LOT TO HAVE A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH ALONG THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP AND ADDRESS GAP TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTS.
  • INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c).
  • SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO DRAIN AND CAUSE A BACK UP OF WASTE WATER INTO THE LEFT HAND SIDE BASIN OF THE TWO (2) COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AFTER EVER CYCLE IS RUN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS NOT BACKING UP THROUGH ANY DRAINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE BATHROOM IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLYEE BREAK AREA TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ALL THREE (3) BATHROOMS TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH CAN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX OR FEMALE BATHROOM.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: NOTED GAP BETWEEN FLOOR UTILITY SINK AND WALLS AT UTILITY SINK IN HALL UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLEANABILITY BY FILLING GAP BEHIND AND ON SIDES OF UTILITY SINK.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONE WALL IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE DISH AREA TO BE UNFINISHED AND NOT PAINTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH WALL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREA.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) HAND DRYING FANS IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN BOTH HAND DRYING FANS IN GOOD REPAIR.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGN REMINDING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
  • MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Violations

  • NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASH ROOM.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVER IN WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM SHOWED MANAGER.MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH GROCERY DISPLAY SHELFS IN CUSTOMER AREAS SHOWED TO MANAGER.
  • PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
    Inspector Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Violations

No violations found.

Violations

No violations found.

Raw Database Records

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 77
inspection_date 2025-04-11
standardized_result closure
original_result Out of Business
Violation 1
violation_code 38.
violation_description INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
violation_comment OBSERVED THE REAR WEST DOOR TO THE PARKING LOT TO HAVE A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH ALONG THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP AND ADDRESS GAP TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTS.
Violation 2
violation_code 38.
violation_description INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
violation_comment OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c).
Violation 3
violation_code 52.
violation_description SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
violation_comment OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO DRAIN AND CAUSE A BACK UP OF WASTE WATER INTO THE LEFT HAND SIDE BASIN OF THE TWO (2) COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AFTER EVER CYCLE IS RUN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS NOT BACKING UP THROUGH ANY DRAINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).
Violation 4
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED THE BATHROOM IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLYEE BREAK AREA TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.
Violation 5
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED ALL THREE (3) BATHROOMS TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH CAN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX OR FEMALE BATHROOM.
Violation 6
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment NOTED GAP BETWEEN FLOOR UTILITY SINK AND WALLS AT UTILITY SINK IN HALL UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLEANABILITY BY FILLING GAP BEHIND AND ON SIDES OF UTILITY SINK.
Violation 7
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED ONE WALL IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE DISH AREA TO BE UNFINISHED AND NOT PAINTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH WALL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREA.
Violation 8
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) HAND DRYING FANS IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN BOTH HAND DRYING FANS IN GOOD REPAIR.
Violation 9
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGN REMINDING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
Violation 10
violation_code 3.
violation_description MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
violation_comment OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 4432
inspection_date 2020-03-26
standardized_result conditional_pass
original_result Pass w/ Conditions
Violation 1
violation_code 49.
violation_description NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
violation_comment INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
Violation 2
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASH ROOM.
Violation 3
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVER IN WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
Violation 4
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM SHOWED MANAGER.MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH GROCERY DISPLAY SHELFS IN CUSTOMER AREAS SHOWED TO MANAGER.
Violation 5
violation_code 5.
violation_description PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
violation_comment FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 171713
inspection_date 2015-10-22
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 171713
inspection_date 2015-10-22
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass

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