The Whiskey Bar & Grill

21 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL 60611

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 7, 2011

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at The Whiskey Bar & Grill is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 7, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at The Whiskey Bar & Grill is from Dec 7, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Whiskey Bar & Grill on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 7, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CABINETS & INTERIOR OF SINKS AT THE SMALL BAR; INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

Inspector notes: CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS AROUND THE COFFEE STATION, HALLWAY TO THE KITCHEN & DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE RE-SEALED (TO MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE). The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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

Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, BOTTOM PART OF THE DRAIN AT THE SCRAPER SINK & WATER SUPPLY LINE OF THE SPRAYER SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE (2ND FLOOR DISHROOM). Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

Jul 29, 2011

Routine

6 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: (7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT; MUST HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS SERVED/COOKED/PREPARED. PREMISES SERVE BREAKFAST ALSO. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.

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

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CABINETS UNDER COFFEE/WAIT STAFF STATION, GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, INTERIOR OF SINKS (BAR & KICHEN)=DUE TO FOOD STAINS/DEBRIS/DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT BAR ENTRANCE MUST BE REPLACED TO EVEN OUT FLOORS. THE COOK'S LINE FLOOR AROUND/UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

Inspector notes: ANY WALL AREA AROUND GARBAGE BINS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/DUST. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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

Inspector notes: WATER LEAK UNDER HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED. DRIP PAN OF COOLER (BY THE HANDSINK) IS CLOGGED-MUST CLEAN. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Whiskey Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Whiskey Bar & Grill on file is from Dec 7, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Whiskey Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Whiskey Bar & Grill.

Has The Whiskey Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Whiskey Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Whiskey Bar & Grill 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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