Fort Willow

1721 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

American

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2018

100

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Jan 9, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Fort Willow since Jan 9, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about seven violations before that.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Fort Willow is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2018

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 19, 2017

License

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE UNIT AND TO ENSURE THAT UNIT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATUTE OF 40F OR LOWER.

Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN PREP AREA, NOT CONNECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST CONNECT AND MAINTAIN. FINAL TEMPERATURE MUST BE 180F OR ABOVE.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK ON 2ND FLOOR CATERING AREA, NOT CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONNECT AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. MUST PROVIDE LOCK ON REFRIGERATOR ON 2ND FLOOR CATERING AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: SEAL WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -UNDER ALL TABLE BOOTH IN DINING ROOM -2ND FLOOR DINING AREA -A LONG MOP SINK MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK (BLACK)COLOR WALLS IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT COLORED WALLS. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPING ON BACK BAR WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fort Willow last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fort Willow on file is from Jan 9, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Fort Willow's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fort Willow have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fort Willow 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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