Whiner Beer Company

Chicago Health Dept

1400 W 46TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

4 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
15
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2025

Inspection history

MAR 12
2025
PASS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.

MAR 4
2025
FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
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. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

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.

DEC 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
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

NOV 12
2019
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 to FOOD and under normal use conditions shall be SAFE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025

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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