SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

WRAP STAR RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 31/100

5019 N WESTERN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 14, 2023 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jun 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, UPON ARRIVAL, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH BURGERS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2576867, DATED JUNE 6, 2023, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #57 TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. VIOLATION WAS NOTED ON REPORT#2561736, DATED AUGUST 4, 2022. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 6
2023
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, UPON ARRIVAL, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH BURGERS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-47 F. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS TURKEY BACON, 1/4 POUND TOMATOES, AND 1/2 POUND COLE SLAW ($30) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED DELI COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD ON FLOORS SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2561736 DATED AUGUST 4 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: PLACE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN, DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, AND PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DELI COOLER; OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN; OBSERVED DELI TOP REACH-IN COOLER WITH A LIQUID SPILL AND SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR; OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH LITTER AROUND DUMPSTER; OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED ASHTRAY WITH USED CIGARETTE FILTERS ON PREMISES IN BASEMENT NEAR CANNED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ASHTRAY. ALSO INFORMED MANAGER SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS DUE TO NOT ADHERING TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)

AUG 4
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOM.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDERNEATH GARBAGE DUMPSTER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALS AND IN AL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CONVECTION OVEN IN PREP/COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNDER THE HOOD.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

JUL 1
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

JUN 25
2021
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CORRECT CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER THAT IS BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS OR A LIGHT SHIELD OVER BOTH LIGHT FIXTURES.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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