WHISKEY BUSINESS.

Chicago Health Dept

1367 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

5 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Sep 2020.

Last inspected Sep 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
20
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE VIOLATION #59.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature
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.

Minor Pest Activity
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 21
2020
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
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.

Serious Food Temperature
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.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOUL ODOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Serious Other
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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 7
2019
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
Serious Other
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.

Serious Other
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.

Critical Pest Activity
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.

Critical Pest Activity
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

DEC 17
2015
PASS · 0 violations

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