MAR 12
2025
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WHINER BEER COMPANY.
BEAT. 42/100
1400 W 46TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 12, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Nov 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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 42025FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 4
2025
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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 122019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 12
2019
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO RECEPTACLE REMOVAL CONTRACT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)
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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