Willow Room
Mostly clean — 4 of 9 passed, one prior failure
2022-03-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 NOT ENOUGH LIGHTING INSIDE WINE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
2022-02-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDA...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AND BAR(FIRST FLOOR )AREAS. SOAP DISPENSER AT PREP AREA UNBLE TO DISPENSE SOAP(DEAD BATTERIES).UPON MY RQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP SINK IN THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING S...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITH COMMON NAME
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM(BASEMENT AREA)
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOT ENOUGHT LIGHTING INSIDE WINE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-13-2020, REPORT#2367102 #39)3-305.11 WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE DISPOSABLE UTENSILS(CUPS, CONTAINERS TO GO ETC). NOT PROTECTED. IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA, MUST BE ENCASED SAID PIPES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH...
2020-04-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 11 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED CHICKEN,AND RTE FOOD). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE DISPOSABLE UTENSILS(CUPS,CONTAINERS TO GO ETC).NOT PROTECTED. IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA, MUST BE ENCASED SAID PIPES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATE ITEMS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WHITE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKET
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE ARE NOT MAINTAINED. DEBRIS AND GRIME SURROUNDING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE BAR AREA AT FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL AT BAR IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
2020-04-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 16 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM. NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP. UPON MY REQUEST BOTTLE SOAP PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER:RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 48.9F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.8F; COOKED MUSHROOM AT TEMP OF 48.6F; SLICED HAM AT TEMP 50.2F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 47.9F; WHOLE HAM AT TEMP...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED CHICKEN,AND RTE FOOD). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.5F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION".
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES UPON RECEIVING COLD FOODS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE DISPOSABLE UTENSILS(CUPS,CONTAINERS TO GO ETC).NOT PROTECTED. IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA, MUST BE ENCASED SAID PIPES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATE ITEMS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WHITE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKET
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE ARE NOT MAINTAINED. DEBRIS AND GRIME SURROUNDING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE BAR AREA AT FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL AT BAR IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
2019-12-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS; MUSCLES, CHICKEN, BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS A...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA BLOCKED, WITH A FOOD STRAINER AND UTENSILS STORED IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS, A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing OR BLOCKED . HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT MULTIPLE HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. COMBINED WITH VIOLATION 5-205.11
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS/FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKETS DAMAGED AT THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR STRIPPED HOT WATER KNOBS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (HOT WATER PRESENT AT BOTH SINKS)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS, AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS, TO ENSURE THEY DRY PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA, AND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
2018-11-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARREAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT (TCS) FOODS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS....
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED GASKETS DAMAGED AT THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN BEER COOLER AND STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11 OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
2017-06-08 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED POTATOES STORED IN CARDBOARD BOX IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE POTATOES IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING OVER COLD STATION IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PUT LIGHT BULBS IN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET AT WASHBASIN AT FIRST FLOOR MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
2016-11-01 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS .
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP
2016-09-01 Pass License 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.
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