WINNIES ON WELLS.
1400 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
8 of 14 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 132024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES AND SPOONS STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT WITH THE HANDLES DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(STORE WITH HANDLES UP) OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
5-205.15: OBSERVED NO FLOW OF COLD WATER WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER TO UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN CEILING IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED TWO NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREAS.
DEC 112024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
0BSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER AND SCOOP STORED ON FRONT LEFT OF SPLASH GUARD OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. CORRECTED ON SITE ICE SCOOP REMOVED FROM SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED KNIVES AND SPOONS STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT WITH THE HANDLES DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(STORE WITH HANDLES UP) OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WASH TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 103-106F ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN BAR AREAS(FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS). INSTRUCTED THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE CHEMICALS TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 120F. CORRERCTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BAR. ONCE THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE CHEMICALS TO SANITIZE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS 120F OR ABOVE E-MAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO FLOW OF COLD WATER WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER TO UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN CEILING IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED TWO NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND NONWORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREAS.
MAY 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD, FRIED EGG, IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD WITH AN ASTERISK IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER . CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED ASTERISK ADDED TO ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD, FRIED EGG, THAT IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD, FRIED EGG, WITH AN ASTERISK IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE INSPECTION COMPLETION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT PATIO DOORS ON EASTSIDE AND SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS ON LEFT SIDE OF FIRST FLOOR REAR EMERGENCY EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS LINER AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER, ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SPECKS ON UPPER AREA OF ICE SHIELD AND INTERIOR COMPONENTS. OBSERVED ORANGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND ICE SHOOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE
OBSERVED TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
SEP 202023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN REAR FOOR PREPARATION AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 42022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED CLAY CUPS AT BAR USED FOR COCKTAILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
APR 272022FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER READINGS OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINES SO THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF DELIVERING SANITIZER AT PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSURE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CLAY CUPS AT BAR USED FOR COCKTAILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON SEVERAL GASKETS AND EXTERIOR OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. -
APR 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF 52 F , CHICKEN, CHILE ARBOL SAUCE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 52F LOCATED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS (20LBS, 2.5 GAL.). COST OF ALL FOODS $600. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
DEC 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
5-205.11- OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AND FOOD AREA, BLOCKED WITH LARGE STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLE USED TO STORE DIRTY DISHES, USED FOR DAYS FOOD PREP, SLICE ONIONS, MARINATED SHRIMP, ETC. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c)
4-602.11(B-E)- OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED ON INTERIOR WALLS AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
3-302.12- OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDERNEATH WIRE SHELVING RACK ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE, IN BASEMENT WITH WHITE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-202.16- OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON PREP TABLE SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
5-205.15-OBSERVED BEVERAGE COUNTER DRAINAGE COPPER TUBE AT MAIN BAR, ON 1ST FLOOR, DIRECTED TO SINK BASINS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUMP SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DRAINAGE TUBE MUST BE RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO PLUMBING DRAIN UNDERNEATH ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED DRAINAGE TUBE TO PLUMBING DRAIN AND THAT ICE INTO SAID BIN IS NOT TO BE USED FOR FOOD. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-201.11- OBSERVED WALL LEDGE DIRECTLY ABOVE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA BROKEN, CHIPPED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
SEP 252017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
LARGE CASTE IRON WASTE WATER LINE RUNNING ABOVE FOOD PREP AND SHELVING IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.
MAR 222017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND 2 LARGE PLASTIC BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR/SUGAR AND BEANS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND ONLY ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE 1ST FLOOR BAR 3-COMP SINK AND ONLY 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMP SINKS ON PREMISES TO PROPERLY SET-UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZING. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET BASE AT THE SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN AND CLOSE.
JUN 202016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRUSH TO PROPERLY CLEAN INTERIORS OF WATER BOTTLES AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAIANTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MAINTAIN.
LIGHT BULBS ALONG THE COOKLINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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