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HOMER'S

4518 S MCDOWELL AVE, Chicago, IL, 60609

Fail

Most recent inspection

Date
December 9, 2025
Type
License
Result
Fail
Risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Cited findings
10
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (10)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BEHING SHELVING RACKS WITH BLACK AND GREY MOLKD LIKE BUILDUP ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE

    License 3060654

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    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.

    License 3060654

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

    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.

    License 3060654

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

    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.

    License 3060654

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

    OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LOCATED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    License 3060654

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

    OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH LIGH BUILDUP ON WALLS OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    License 3060654

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE PATIO NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS.

    License 3060654

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    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.

    License 3060654

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    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.

    License 3060654

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

    INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN

    License 3060654

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.