Chicago Steak & Wings
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2011
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Score
Public records show four inspections at Chicago Steak & Wings stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 24, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 24, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited three times.
Chicago Steak & Wings' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE STAINS FROM FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING AT REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE MOLD STAINS AT WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED SINK FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 17, 2011
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 2 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAME. ALSO, NOTED 5 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED, SERVED, AND HANDLED IE. CATFISH, RICE, AU JUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLE AND FOOD STORAGE CART. REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. REAR HAND WASH SINK LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO WALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARD, UNDER AROUND TOILET, COMPRESSOR AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK, PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, MEAT SLICER, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SHELVES, INTERIOR OF FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY PREP AREAS, TOILET ROOM, OFFICE, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE STAINS FROM FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING AT REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE MOLD STAINS AT WALL BEHIND TOILET AND REPAIR CEILING SECTIONS IN TOILET ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MATTRESSES AND CLOTHING FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK, REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING AT REAR HAND WASH SINK, SLOW DRAINING UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAIN AND REPAIR SAME, PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE WEEDS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, REMOVE UNUSED SINK, STOVE, REFRIGERATORS, MEAT SLICER, AND ITEMS AT STORAGE AREAS.
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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.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS.
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Sep 7, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH GAP AT UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020-BUSINESS NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME-CLOSED BY DBCP ON 08/10/10.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR PREP AREA AND PACKAGED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE RACKS AT REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS. REMOVE MILK CRATES AND REPLACE WITH RACKS TO STORE STOCK ITEMS AT REAR STORAGE AREA. DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AND UNDER, AROUND FOOD EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES-FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT UPPER PANEL, NEXT TO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, PREP AREAS, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN SEATING AREA, REPAIR LOOSE WALL BASE COVING AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT DINING AREA AND REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE WEEDS AND LITTER FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA-UNUSED ICE CREAM FREEZER, ETC. TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Steak & Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Steak & Wings on file is from Oct 24, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Steak & Wings?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicago Steak & Wings.
Has Chicago Steak & Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago Steak & Wings have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Steak & Wings 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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