Union League Club — Wigwam Room
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2018
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Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Union League Club — Wigwam Room stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Union League Club — Wigwam Room's record stops at Mar 23, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Union League Club — Wigwam Room is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING WALL PANELING ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Mar 13, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND MILK AND CREAM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F, CREAM AT 53.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MILK REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT APPROX ( 4.5LBS COST OF $ 12.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOLER ON 3RD FL COFFEE PREP AREA. AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER MAINTAINED AT 49.0F. MUST NOT USE. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING WALL PANELING ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST. MAINTAIN RUSTLESS SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: missing a thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to provide.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ice scoop stored in in ice bins at bar, instructed keep off ice cubes.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: dust pipes above dish machine, also found 6" cast iron drain lines running above dish washing area, instructed to install a barrier.
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Jan 19, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTSHIELD COVERS UNDER HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO OBSERVED WRAPPING ON 2-OVERHEAD PIPES PEELING ABOVE 3- COMP SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR COVERING ON PIPES.IN PREP AREA OBSERVED DUSTY PIPES ALONG UPPER WALLS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jan 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND BROKEN GASKET AT THE UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR DOOR, LOOSE AND BROKEN FRONT PANEL ON ICE DISPENSER. MUST REGLUE PANEL AT THE UPPER CABINET ABOVE THE COFFEE MACHINE. MUST REPIAR CHIPPED EXTERIOR CABINET PANELS AT THE WAITER SERVICE STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT THE EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE VENT. ALSO REMOVE CALCIUM BUILD UP ABOVE THE EXTERIOR ICE BIN LID DOOR. MUST CLEAN THE EXHAUST HOOD INTERIOR PANELS TO REMOVE DUST AND GRIME ACCUMULATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE HALLWAY WHERE THE 3-COMP SINK IS LOCATED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER'S WITH THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENT STATED ABOVE.
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH IN COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PERFORM ROUTINE CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN TILES AND GROUT AND REPLACE AND MISSING TILES AND GROUT. REPAIR/REPLACE ANY MISSING COVING ALONG FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND APPLY FRESH PAINT. ENSURE THAT ALL SHELVES ARE PROPERLY SEALED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING OR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Mar 6, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 2 750ML OF MILK AT 55.8F INSIDE AN ICE BATH INSIDE TWO MARBLE WINE CHILLERS IMPROPERLY SET UP WITHOUT ENOUGH ICE AT THE BREAKFAST BUFFET TABLE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEM AT AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $5.00 INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED #H000083339 10
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 3DR FRUIT COOLER CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN DUST FAN COVER AT WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE AS WELL AS LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE SERVER'S STATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT THE ROOM SERVICE COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 14, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES-REPLACE IF CLEANING DOES NOT SUFFICE.
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Apr 14, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. SERVICE AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT/SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Sep 28, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found exterior of dishmachine not clean.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found fan grid inside walk in cooler not clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found no backflow prevention devices at coffee machine and ice machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Union League Club — Wigwam Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Union League Club — Wigwam Room on file is from Mar 23, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Union League Club — Wigwam Room?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Union League Club — Wigwam Room.
Has Union League Club — Wigwam Room's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Union League Club — Wigwam Room have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Union League Club — Wigwam Room 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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