The Winchester
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2018
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at The Winchester stretching back to 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 9, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 9, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEEDS CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 2nd FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. ALSO MUST REPAIR CRACK FLOOR TILE ALONG PREP AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE BAR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON THE 2nd FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (SEAFOOD) STORED IN THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT A IDPH OR CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE STOCK ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE BATHROOM FROM THE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY TRASH BIN AND CLEAN THE FLOORS.
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May 13, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5-4-16,REPORT #1764119 NOT DISPLAY/POSTED ON PREMISES. AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY GIVEN AND DISPLAYED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. ALL SINGLE UTENSILS IN A HOLDING CONTAINER MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING UP/OUT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER BOTTLES USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUOTH TOO NARROW/SMALL TO BE WASHED IN THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BOTTLE BRUSH TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN COVING/BASEBOARD WALL AT HOT WATER TANK ROOM BY THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACESAID TILES. HOLE AT NORTH-WEST CORNER BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENTNEED TO SEAL,(SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA).
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May 4, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED,0ppm. UNIT PRESENTLY IN USE. MANAGER CONTACT TECHNICIAN WHICH REPORTED ON PREMISES AND CORRECTED THE CAUSE(12:33pm). PRESENTLY UNIT MAINTAINS 100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX WITH GREASE ON CONTAINER LID AND WASTE OIL DRIPPED ON GROUND. GREASE BOX MUST BE FREE OF ANY HARDENED OR EXCESSIVE GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES NOR A VALID POSTED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED(EGGS,MILK,POTATOES,MEAT ETC). AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-30-2015,REPORT#1589001 #32-RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING AT REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #33- INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #34-FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AT COFFEE STATION AND ICE MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #35-WALLS IN PREP AND ICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TODAY(5-4-16)WE(CHEF AND MYSELF) OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. ALL SINGLE UTENSILS IN A HOLDING CONTAINER MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING UP/OUT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN COVING/BASEBOARD WALL AT HOT WATER TANK ROOM BY THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACESAID TILES. HOLE AT NORTH-WEST CORNER BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENTNEED TO SEAL,(SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA).
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Nov 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING AT REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN CAR COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AT COFFEE STATION AND ICE MACHINE AREA. FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AND ICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 18, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST AND PROVIDED HIM WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNTREATED WOODEN SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TREAT WOODEN SHELVES ACCORDING TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBANT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN COVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BROKEN COVING AROUND HOT WATER TANK ON THE SECOND FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NEEDED ON WATER LINES (HOT WATER/COFFEE BEHIND BAR) AND ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE REAR STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Mar 4, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN BAR AREA. ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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Jan 15, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOMS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND SWITCHES IN WASHROOMS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN BRICK WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Winchester last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Winchester on file is from Feb 9, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Winchester?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Winchester.
Has The Winchester's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Winchester have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Winchester 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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