Whiner Beer Company
1400 W 46th St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Liquor · Medium risk
Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene
Last Inspected
2025-03-12
What You Should Know
✓ Passed most recent inspection (2025-03-12)
⚠ Failed 2 inspections (2025, 2019)
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
⚠ Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🐀 Pest Activity critical 6×
🧼 Employee Hygiene critical 2×
📋 Documentation & Training critical 2×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 1×
Inspection History
2025-03-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL TIMES.
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING TO WAREHOUSE IS NOT TO BE TIGHTLY SEALED AT BOTTOM CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.
minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE UNCOVERED HOLE IN HALLWAY NEAR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.
CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL TIMES.
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS WHERE OBSERVED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER BAR, BEHIND SAFE, ALONG the ENTIRE PERIMETER OF the KITCHEN SPACE, ON TOP OF the FRYER COVER, and in the KEG STORAGE AREA ALONG the walls...
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING TO WAREHOUSE IS NOT TO BE TIGHTLY SEALED AT BOTTOM CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.
minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE UNCOVERED HOLE IN HALLWAY NEAR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.
2019-12-10 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TILE MISSING FROM THE FLOOR WITH CONCRETE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH FINISH FOR CLEANING AND MAINTAIN
CRITICAL 6 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2 GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS
minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED PIPES OVER THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES THE PIPES ARE DRAINAGE FROM THE ROOF AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TRAILER MOUNTED OVEN FOR BAKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. Materials that are used in the construction of UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes ...
minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO RECEPTACLE REMOVAL CONTRACT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TILE MISSING FROM THE FLOOR WITH CONCRETE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH FINISH FOR CLEANING AND MAINTAIN
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Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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