Benchmark Hospitality of Chicago, Inc. — World of Whirlpool
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2010, Benchmark Hospitality of Chicago, Inc. — World of Whirlpool has 11 inspections in the public record. On Feb 6, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Benchmark Hospitality of Chicago, Inc. — World of Whirlpool's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 6, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Benchmark Hospitality of Chicago, Inc. — World of Whirlpool on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2019
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER NOT CLEAN WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING BOX, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KEEPING UTENSILS IN USE IN A STAGNATE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SMALL DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL WASHED UTENSILS.
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Nov 15, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 20, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED GLASS BULBS IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS IN THESE UNITS.
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Aug 14, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX RUSTED OUT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT ABOVE STATED SURFACE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND A CLEANING SOLUTION BOTTLE ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LID NOT LABELED. MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY LABELED ALL CLEANING PRODUCTS.
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Jun 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING THE DISHES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SANITIZING FINAL RINSE OF CHLORINE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FINAL SANITIZING RINSE FOR CHLORINE SUPPOSED TO BE 100PPM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. TECHNICIAN FROM SWISHER COMPANY ARRIVED AT 2:05PM AND WAS ABLE TO HAVE THE SANITIZING FINAL RINSE AT 100PPM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE 7TH FLOOR STORAGE AREA OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ITEMS/ARTICLES ON THE SHELVE, TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Apr 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS (SALMON,PORK FILLING,BACON,SUN DRIED TOMATOES DELI HAM ETC) VACUUM PACKAGED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER USING A VACUUM PACK MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO APPROVAL FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.81LBS OF FOOD ITEMS WERE TAGGED AND STORED IN THE FREEZER UNTIL CONSULTATION WITH HEALTH DEPARTMENT. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (FISH, CHICKEN, SOUPS, SALAD ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP KITCHEN AND THE 7TH FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED WET FLOORS AROUND AND UNDERNEATH TABLES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND STICKY FLOORS AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE FOUND IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER APPROVAL, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE MACHINE UNTIL PROPER APPROVAL OBTAINED, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH. MACHINE IS TAGGED. MACHINE NOT BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. NOT REGULARLY USED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DELI SLICER NOT CLEAN ON THE BACK OF BLADE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER PROPERLY.
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Mar 14, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 1, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks. THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE THERMOMETER ON THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE MUST READ ABOVE 180F. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN REQUIRE A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Sep 21, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Benchmark Hospitality of Chicago, Inc. — World of Whirlpool last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Benchmark Hospitality of Chicago, Inc. — World of Whirlpool on file is from Feb 6, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Benchmark Hospitality of Chicago, Inc. — World of Whirlpool?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Benchmark Hospitality of Chicago, Inc. — World of Whirlpool.
Has Benchmark Hospitality of Chicago, Inc. — World of Whirlpool's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benchmark Hospitality of Chicago, Inc. — World of Whirlpool have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Benchmark Hospitality of Chicago, Inc. — World of Whirlpool means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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