THE WINDSOR TAVERN & GRILL.
4530 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed an inspection 5 years ago. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 202025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
MAY 132024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2585180 DATED 11/14/2023: #58 "NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2 ASHTRAYS ON SITE BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 142023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, FOUND FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED ON 07/26/21. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND POST A VALID UPDATED ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF BAR HANDWASH SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NO STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
APR 92021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DOUGH PREP ROOM AND AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WITH NO DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED ON ALL VERSIONS OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
UNABLE TO LOCATED BACKFLOW PREVENTER FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL AND MAINTAIN OR LOCATE AND TAG.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2315851 DATED 10/15/2019: "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2315851 DATED 10/15/2019. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
APR 22021FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DOUGH PREP ROOM AND AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, PRODUCE AND DISCARD 3 BATCHES OF ICE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WITH NO DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED ON ALL VERSIONS OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
UNABLE TO LOCATED BACKFLOW PREVENTER FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL AND MAINTAIN OR LOCATE AND TAG.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT WALL NEAR STAIRS LOCATED BY FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND GRIME INSIDE MICROWAVE AND UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2315851 DATED 10/15/2019: "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2315851 DATED 10/15/2019. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE /KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE FOODS WITH BEGINNING AND EXPIRATION DATE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE OR INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED CEILING IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN BASEMENT NOT FINISHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CEILINGS IN CLOSETS IN BASEMENT CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
SEP 272017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN WALLS BY THE MOP SINK WITH FOOD STAINED AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.( MANAGER WANTS TO PREP THE DOUGH FOR THE PIZZA IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA).
NO FOOD HANDLERS FOR SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 182016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Observed dirt and debris on the bar floor behind and around the coolers and on the basement floor by the rear stairs. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed dust and dirt on the walls and ceilings of the basement cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and the filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
JAN 92015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED AT POPGUN DISPENSERS NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SAID HOSE
POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR AREA HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TOP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GRIME BUILD UP AT POP GUS DISPENSERS BEHIND BAR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH GRIME AND GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUN 242014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL/DATE FOODS, FIRST IN FIRST OUT.
PREP REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING ALSO BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
AUG 232013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL STORAGE RACKS (RIGHT SIDE) WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (2) SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PIZZA OVEN (UNDER KITCHEN HOOD).----------MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BEER/KEG WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.
AUG 162011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repair/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact of ice machine not clean need cleaning(detailed).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors by bar areas, and bsmt. storage rooms not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning, missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be provided, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area need cleaning. Exposed insulation in storage room in bsmt. storage area, shall be repair/sealed.
Light shields in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, walk in cooler, storage areas, and bathrooms need detailed cleaning, missing vent guard in bathroom shall be provided.
APR 272010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE, AND THE EXRERIOR FRONT PART OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GAP BY THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ,INSIDE THE SODA CRATE CLOSET, AND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BACK OF THE BAR BY THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECTS.
MUST READJUST THE DOOR SWEEP OR THRESHOLD OF THE FRONT ENTRACE DOOR.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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