The Windsor
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2019
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Score
The Windsor has been inspected five times since 2015. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that The Windsor's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 22, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting The Windsor on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: - THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FOOD TIMES (SUGAR,SALT) STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED RAGS STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL RAGS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED TIN FOIL COVERING THE GRILL AND GRILL ATTACHMENTS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE A DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Aug 20, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11 (B) (B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD, BABY ARUGULA GREENS IN STAINLESS STEEL MIXING BOWL, AT GRILL STATION WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, ETC. TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. MANAGER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED 4 OUNCES OF ARUGULA AT A VALUE OF $.0.15. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 (A) (1) (A)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN ALTO SHAM WARMER/HOT HOLDING UNIT: 89.5F, 10LBS OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN, AT VALUE OF $40.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 10LBS, AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $40.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301-14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR, AS WELL AS HAND SINK ADJACENT TO BEVERAGE STATION IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-304.11- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PURSE STORED ON WIRE SHELVING RACK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PERSONAL BELONGS MUST BE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601. 11(C) (C)- OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BROWN BUILD UP. INFORMED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND CREVICES IN FLOOR GROUTING AREA, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/RESURFACE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSIDE OF SODA GUNS AT BAR NOT CLEAN, ALSO INSIDE OF ICE MAKER WITH AN ORANGE FILM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: A LIVE PLANT STORED ON KITCHEN FOOD SHELF, ALSO A BAG OF SOIL DIRT AT KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Jun 2, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS NOT POSTED FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A COPY OF THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOWL USED TO DISPENSE NUTS IN THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER HOLSTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE TOP OF THE LEDGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS.
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Jul 8, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Windsor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Windsor on file is from Oct 22, 2019. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Windsor?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Windsor.
Has The Windsor's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Windsor have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Windsor 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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