AUG 21
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WHISPERS AT OAK STREET BEACH.
BEAT. 18/100
1001 N LAKE SHORE DR · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 21, 2025 · passed
Failed 8 of 12 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
AUG 132025FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2025
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BRISKET COOKED OUTSIDE IN SMOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO FOOD IS COOKED OUTSIDE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FILL OUT APPLICATION OUTDOOR COOKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED SEVERAL INDIVIDUAL TOILET STALLS AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
JUL 22025FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2025
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN LIQUOR SECTION WITH NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE. NO WATER COMES FROM HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F BUT NOT TO EXCEED 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED 3 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHOPPING PRODUCE IN ROOM WITH NO HAND WASHING SINK; OBSERVED PIZZA OVEN AREA WITH CHEESE, SAUCE AND OVEN TURNED ON WITH NO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN THESE 2 AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINES WITH A BLACKISH BROWN BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED MILK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 1/2 GALLON OF MILK ($7) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS ON SITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. MANAGER STATED MACHINE USED TO BE USED BUT IS NO LONGER. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO APPROVED VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE IS ON SITE BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING CAN OCCUR. CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOLER IN HOTDOG PREP AREA WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH A WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE OF 94 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WASH SOLUTION HAS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED SEVERAL INDIVIDUAL TOILET STALLS AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2597341 DATED JULY 11 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #37 APPROPRIATELY LABEL GRAB AND GO FOOD ITEMS AND TO #47 REPLACE STAINED AND DEEPLY SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED GRAB AND GO WATERMELON NOT LABELED; OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED AND DEEPLY SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 112024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. FRESH CUT WATERMELON, TRAIL MIX, VARIETY OF NUTS MIXED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE ALL-PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER BETWEN MAIN BAR AND WALK IN-COOLER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 82024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT 4 OUT 7 TOILET ROOMS AT 69.2F INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. FRESH CUT WATERMELON, TRAIL MIX, VARIETY OF NUTS MIXED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE ALL-PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER BETWEN MAIN BAR AND WALK IN-COOLER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
"NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION# 2597035 DATED 7.3.24. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED."
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JUL 32024FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 3
2024
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
"OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED."
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT ALL TOILET ROOMS AT 79F, BAR HANDWASHING SINKS 63F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. ECOLAB ON SITE DISHWASHERS NOW READING 50PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DICED TOMATO) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMP. DICED TOMATOES TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 60F - 62FF LOCATED HOT DOG STAND. COLD HOLDING UNIT IS WORKING PROPERLY UNIT WAS NOT TURNED ON BY STAFF. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED AND DENATURED TCS FOOD 2# DICED TOMATO AT VALUE OF 4.50. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE UNIT IS TURNED ON AND MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. FRESH CUT WATERMELON, TRAIL MIX, VARIETY OF NUTS MIXED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE ALL-PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER BETWEN MAIN BAR AND WALK IN-COOLER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
"NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION# 2559970 DATED 6.27.22. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED."
JUN 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( fish, chicken... ) instructed to obtain Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
JUN 222022FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2022
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hot running water at main kitchen hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
SEP 272021FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD (GRILLED CHICKEN) WAS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND ICE SCOOPS AT BOTH ICE MACHINES STORED ON DIRTY SURFACES. MUST STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION THAT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR OF WALK-IN LIQUOR STORAGE TRAILER IS MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. MUST SEAL WOOD TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 8/18/2021 REPORT #2528223 NOT CORRECTED: #51 (5-202.11) MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP TO BE CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/2/2019 REPORT #2304128 NOT CORRECTED: #58 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
AUG 182021FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND A PEST CONTROL LICENSE WITH AN IDPH 051 NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND ICE SCOOPS AT BOTH ICE MACHINES STORED ON DIRTY SURFACES. MUST STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION THAT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR OF WALK-IN LIQUOR STORAGE TRAILER IS MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. MUST SEAL WOOD TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/2/2019 REPORT #2304128 NOT CORRECTED: #51 (5-202.11) MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP TO BE CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. #55 (6-201.11) OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR THE BAR. MUST SEAL WITH A HIGH GLOSS FINISH TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #58 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
AUG 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O). Inspector Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Violation Codes: 8-103.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE FACILITY'S FOOD PREP AREAS. EMPLOYEES MUST EXIT THE FOOD PREP TRAILERS TO ACCESS THE PORTABLE TOILET ROOMS. VARIANCE APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR USE OF TOILET ROOMS NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-202.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP TO BE CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-202.18. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD PROTECTION PROVIDED AT THE OUTDOOR BAR DOES NOT EXTEND FULLY OVER THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR THE BAR AND THE GATES, AND THE WALKWAY/STAIRS. MUST SEAL WITH A HIGH GLOSS FINISH TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
JUL 302019FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2019
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
- OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE ARE PORTABLE. MUST OBTAIN A APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FOR USE OF PORTABLE TOILET ROOMS. VARIANCE REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG ATTN:VIRGINIA CASTANEDA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP TO BE CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD PROTECTION PROVIDED AT THE OUTDOOR BAR DOES NOT EXTEND FULLY OVER THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR THE BAR AND THE GATES, AND THE WALKWAY/STAIRS. MUST SEAL WITH A HIGH GLOSS FINISH TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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