Chicago
24
BEAT

Chicago Wings Around the World 61st & Halsted,inc

748 W 61st St, Chicago, IL 60621 · Englewood · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
24/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for sanitation, employee hygiene

Inspections
7
2 passed
Last Inspected
2020-07-01
Pass Rate
29%
3 failures
Score
24/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2020, 2020, 2019)
Sanitation issues found across 21 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 21×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
2020-07-01 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 8LBS. PRE-COOKED PARTY WINGS 45.9F. 10LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 46.4F. .5LB. PRE-COOKED LEGS & THIGHS 53.6F .IN 2 LARGE PLASTIC BUSS PAN ON PREP TABLE AND ON STEAM TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAV...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREAS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

2020-05-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREAS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

2020-05-07 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND UNDER DISH AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA,BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON LEDGE AND FLOOR AT ELECTRICAL METERS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CON...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREAS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

2020-01-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS,MISSING IN DINING AREA,MISSING DOOR & WALL TRIM WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN REAR PREP AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA.

2020-01-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH RAW CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE OF SINK BASIN WITH WATER.ALSO.FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH A JAR,PLASTIC PITCHER AND SOILED TOWELS.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED FROM SINKS DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AN...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER NOT WORKING AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,OFFICE AREA ALONG WALL BASES IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON BRICKS AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG SIDE.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ALL COOLERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS,MISSING IN DINING AREA,MISSING DOOR & WALL TRIM WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN REAR PREP AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2261339 2/1/19 NOT CORRECTED.#58 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. ALL MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.(PRIORIT...

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. A NEW ONE WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)

2019-02-01 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAH EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE. A BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. ALL MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.

2019-01-22 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAH EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVEIDENCE OF 29 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES FLOOR, BAIT BOX BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,( FREEZERS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS. NO CITATION

minor Chemical Safety

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PAPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE. A BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. NO COLD WATER. MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER AT HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. ALL MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.

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