Homeslyce Wheel House
Last inspected: May 24, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Homeslyce Wheel House eight times, with records going back to 2013. On May 24, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Homeslyce Wheel House's record stops at May 24, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Homeslyce Wheel House's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
May 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP (NO EXCESSIVE), UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON WEST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK ON THE SAME WALL. ALSO, LEAK AT CORNER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE OUTDOOR AREA NEAR GARBAGE DUMPSTER, CLUTTER PRESENT.
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Mar 4, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN WAIT STATION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Jan 15, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SALAD PREP COOLER AT 54.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF SALAD PREP COOLER SUCH AS 1/2LB. SLICED TOMATO ES 48.3F,1LB.CUT LETTUCE 48.6F,3/4 LBS. MIXED GREENS 53.9F,1/2LB. DICED TOMATOES 49.2F,1LB. SPINACH 49.0F,1/2LB. CUT AVACADO 53.1F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.APPX.4.5 LBS. $10.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE BEING USED TO WASH DISHES AT THIS TIME SANITIZING AT 0 P.P.M.MANAGER CHANGED CHEMICAL CONTAINER AND PRIMED MACHINE.DISH MACHINE IS NOW SANITIZING AT 200 P.P.M.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ON 1ST FL. AND FANGUARD COVERS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER SODA STORAGE IN BASEMENT AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE LIQUOR OFF OF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 23, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK REMOVED FROM FOOD PREP AND COOKING AREA. MUST REINSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS SO THAT ALL COOKING AND FOOD PREPARATION STAFF HAVE ACCESS TO HANDWASHINGAT ALL TIMES. 48 HOURS GIVEN TO REINSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Aug 15, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE TRAYS OF BAKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT 50.0F TO 70.OF. NO TIME TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $70.00 DOLLARS TOTAL 15LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PEPSI COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE. MANAGER PROVIDED THE LIGHT BULBS DURING INSPECTION.
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Nov 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PLASTIC HANDLED SOUP LADLES IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND CRACKED. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON NOZZLE OF SPRAY ARM AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Mar 7, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Homeslyce Wheel House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Homeslyce Wheel House on file is from May 24, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Homeslyce Wheel House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Homeslyce Wheel House.
Has Homeslyce Wheel House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Homeslyce Wheel House have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Homeslyce Wheel House 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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