DEC 14
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WINDY CITY TAPROOM.
EAT. 85/100
5700 S CICERO AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 14, 2022 · passed
6 of 12 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Apr 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER NEXT TO SINGLE SERVICE CUPS. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL COVERING ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
JUL 62022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DOOR GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS AND EXTERIOR TOP/INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND CONNECTED CHEMICAL LINES LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOV 172021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 17
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 142021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DARK COLOR STAINS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND WATER BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 222020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 22
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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OCT 302019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 30
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT AS NEEDED.
APR 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILE NOT INTACT IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SECURE CEILING TILE ABOVE UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES.
AUG 82018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDSINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SPLASHGUARDS MISSING AT SIDES OF BAR HANDSINK (NEXT TO ICE BIN) AND 1-COMPARTMENT (DUMP SINK) IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT REAR OF PREMISES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR TOP OF STOVE AND SURFACE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASHGUARD AT DUMPSINK NEXT TO ICE BIN AND AT BAR HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR AT 4 DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
DEC 62017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND WORN GROUT LINES AT MAIN COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELD CRACKED MISSING IN WALK IN COOLER.
MAY 32017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BAR 3-COMPARMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED/DESIGNED. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD CONSTRUCTED OF GALVANIZED METAL MATERIAL OR BETTER. WORN AND UNEVEN CAULKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, PEELING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILT CLEANABLE
APR 182017FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2017
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MAANAGER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BAR 3-COMPARMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED/DESIGNED. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD CONSTRUCTED OF GALVANIZED METAL MATERIAL OR BETTER. WORN AND UNEVEN CAULKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, PEELING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILT CLEANABLE.
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