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Morton's Steakhouse-Wacker Place

65 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2015
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Morton's Steakhouse-Wacker Place seven times, with records going back to 2010. Morton's Steakhouse-Wacker Place was last inspected on Oct 7, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Morton's Steakhouse-Wacker Place dates to Oct 7, 2015.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Morton's Steakhouse-Wacker Place's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER LIDS AT ICE MACHINES ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST CLEAN SPLASH CURTAIN AND INTERIOR OF THE INNER PANEL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE LOW TEMP GLASS MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR BAR TO REMOVE GRIME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND TIGHTEN EXTENSION ARM AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA TO PREVENT LEAKS.
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90
Sep 23, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOUND 8 LBS OF LOBSTER BISQUE SOUP, 7 LBS OF LOBSTER STOCK AND 8 LBS OF FRENCH ONION SOUP AT 46.6F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM ONE DAY AGO. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS STORED AT PROPER TEMPS. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, NOTED A GRAY FILM INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
90
Aug 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL PREP FREEZER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER 2ND FLOOR DISH MACHINE AND UNDER 1ST FLOOR ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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90
Aug 12, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER LIDS AT ICE MACHINES ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS.
33
95
Sep 21, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BULD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Aug 3, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MISSING COVERS FOR ICE BIN AT 1ST FLOOR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Aug 13, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morton's Steakhouse-Wacker Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morton's Steakhouse-Wacker Place on file is from Oct 7, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Morton's Steakhouse-Wacker Place?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Morton's Steakhouse-Wacker Place.

Has Morton's Steakhouse-Wacker Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Morton's Steakhouse-Wacker Place have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Morton's Steakhouse-Wacker Place 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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