Chicago
50
YOUR CALL

West Town Deli

1021 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
50/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 6 inspections for sanitation, food temperature

Inspections
6
3 passed
Last Inspected
2014-03-07
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
50/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2014-03-07)
Failed 3 inspections (2014, 2013, 2013)
Sanitation issues found across 10 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 10×
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2014-03-07 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

PROPERLY STORE CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

2014-02-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-02-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 50.4F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELEW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED SLICED DELI TURKEY STORED IN TOP OF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 51.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 3LBS AND $50 OF DELI MEAT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITAT...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED FAUCET BROKEN ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND BASIN FILLED WITH SANITIZING BUCKETS. OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER BLOCKING REAR EXPOSED SINK AND APRON STORED INSIDE BASIN OF SINK. INSTR...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT(CIGARETTE BUTTS, DEBRIS, ETC). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

minor Sanitation

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2013-07-18 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

Basement storage area not maintained or organized. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove any unused articles from premises.

2013-07-10 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Must repair or replace sprayer attached to 3 comp sink and install waterline for proper sanitizing of frozen dessert machine.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Licensed pest control not servicing premises. Instructed to obtain licensed pest control company to service premises and provided logbook with all required documents.

minor Sanitation

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

Basement storage area not maintained or organized. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove any unused articles from premises.

2013-06-26 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Must install exposed handsink accessible in rear food prep area. Must repair or replace sprayer attached to 3 comp sink.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Licensed pest control not servicing premises. Instructed to obtain licensed pest control company to service premises and provided logbook with all required documents.

minor Sanitation

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

Must provided cutting boards for wooden prep table surface. Exposed raw wood not sealed in bar area. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Instructed to install shield along sides of exposed handsink in prea areas.

minor Sanitation

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

Must apply non-toxic sealant to surface of raw wood ceiling.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Must install backflow preventer on coffee maker in front prep area.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer must be provided and conspicuous inside all coolers and freezers.

minor Sanitation

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

Basement storage area not maintained or organized. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove any unused articles from premises.

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