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E & J Liquors

5439 S Damen Ave, Chicago 60609 · Risk 3 (Low)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 25, 2025

1

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 25, 2025

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND PROVIDE HANDWASHING AIDS ONLY AT SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (MILK, LUNCH MEAT). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 25, 2025CanvassPassRisk 3 (Low)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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E & J Liquors — questions

Did E & J Liquors pass its last health inspection?
E & J Liquors at 5439 S Damen Ave was inspected on Apr 25, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at E & J Liquors?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND
What does "Risk 3 (Low)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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