THE WINCHESTER.

Chicago Health Dept

1001 N WINCHESTER AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

7 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Feb 2018.

Last inspected Feb 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 9

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEEDS CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 2nd FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. ALSO MUST REPAIR CRACK FLOOR TILE ALONG PREP AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE BAR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON THE 2nd FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 18

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (SEAFOOD) STORED IN THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT A IDPH OR CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST ELEVATE STOCK ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE BATHROOM FROM THE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY TRASH BIN AND CLEAN THE FLOORS.

MAY 13

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5-4-16,REPORT #1764119 NOT DISPLAY/POSTED ON PREMISES. AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY GIVEN AND DISPLAYED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. ALL SINGLE UTENSILS IN A HOLDING CONTAINER MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING UP/OUT

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER BOTTLES USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUOTH TOO NARROW/SMALL TO BE WASHED IN THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BOTTLE BRUSH TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN COVING/BASEBOARD WALL AT HOT WATER TANK ROOM BY THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACESAID TILES. HOLE AT NORTH-WEST CORNER BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENTNEED TO SEAL,(SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA).

MAY 4

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED,0ppm. UNIT PRESENTLY IN USE. MANAGER CONTACT TECHNICIAN WHICH REPORTED ON PREMISES AND CORRECTED THE CAUSE(12:33pm). PRESENTLY UNIT MAINTAINS 100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX WITH GREASE ON CONTAINER LID AND WASTE OIL DRIPPED ON GROUND. GREASE BOX MUST BE FREE OF ANY HARDENED OR EXCESSIVE GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES NOR A VALID POSTED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED(EGGS,MILK,POTATOES,MEAT ETC). AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-30-2015,REPORT#1589001 #32-RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING AT REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #33- INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #34-FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AT COFFEE STATION AND ICE MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #35-WALLS IN PREP AND ICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TODAY(5-4-16)WE(CHEF AND MYSELF) OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. ALL SINGLE UTENSILS IN A HOLDING CONTAINER MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING UP/OUT

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Other

33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOV 30

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING AT REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF REACH IN CAR COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AT COFFEE STATION AND ICE MACHINE AREA. FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN PREP AND ICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.

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JUN 18

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST AND PROVIDED HIM WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED UNTREATED WOODEN SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TREAT WOODEN SHELVES ACCORDING TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBANT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED BROKEN COVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BROKEN COVING AROUND HOT WATER TANK ON THE SECOND FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NEEDED ON WATER LINES (HOT WATER/COFFEE BEHIND BAR) AND ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE REAR STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

JAN 15

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOMS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND SWITCHES IN WASHROOMS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN BRICK WALLS.

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