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Hot Wing Joint

1535 W 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2017
74
Score
Medium Risk

Hot Wing Joint has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Oct 6, 2017. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 6, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 14 violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY AIR DRY FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT MOP SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Aug 31, 2017
License
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO REACH-IN COOLERS AND ONE REACH-IN FREEZER NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. ALL COOLERS MUST BE OPERABLE AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.
2
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
11
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
12
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND LOG BOOK AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE.
19
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTH SOLUTION.
22
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP IN ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
24
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY AIR DRY FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hot Wing Joint last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hot Wing Joint on file is from Oct 6, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hot Wing Joint?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hot Wing Joint.

Has Hot Wing Joint's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hot Wing Joint have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hot Wing Joint means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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