HOMER'S

๐Ÿ“ 4518 S MCDOWELL AVE, Chicago, IL 60609  ยท Back of the Yards
60
Poor
Latest Inspection Score
Inspected: 2025-12-09
โš ๏ธ Latest Violations (10)
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH LIGH BUILDUP ON WALLS OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL AGREEMENT OR LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRESENTING REQUIRED INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE PATIO NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS.
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZING STRENGHT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER UTENSTIL WASH RINSING AND SANITIZING.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BEHING SHELVING RACKS WITH BLACK AND GREY MOLKD LIKE BUILDUP ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WASHBOW IN WOMENS TOILETROOM SLOW DRAINING AS WELL AS HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR PREP LEAKING FROM SIDE OF BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LOCATED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
๐Ÿ“‹ Inspection History (1)
Date Score Type Status
2025-12-09 60 License Risk 3 (Low)

Data sourced from Chicago health department public records.
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