SEP 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WHISKEY BUSINESS.
BEAT. 27/100
1367 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 28, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE VIOLATION #59.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF 81.7F AT 1 OF 2 WASH BOWL SINKS LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK IS ABLE TO DELIVER WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT A MINIMUM OF 100F.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED REPORT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2401429 DATED 9/21/2020: "OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK INSECTS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT NEAR DISH WASHING AREA, KEG AND COMPRESSOR AREA, AND IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED." VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 212020FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2020
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK INSECTS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT NEAR DISH WASHING AREA, KEG AND COMPRESSOR AREA, AND IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF 81.7F AT 1 OF 2 WASH BOWL SINKS LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK IS ABLE TO DELIVER WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT A MINIMUM OF 100F.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOUL ODOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK(*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORN ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 72019FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2019
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK(*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORN ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID AND SIDES OF CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED LIQUID FOOD WASTE ON GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINES LOCATE ON THE 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS IN 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →