W Chicago City Center
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2011
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The health department has logged four inspections at W Chicago City Center, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 17, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 17, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; W Chicago City Center is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 7, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND A BOUT 70 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN, POOR SANITATION AND STANDING WATER OBSERVED IN PREP AREAS CREATING BREEDING ENVIRONMENT FOR INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND IMPROVE ON SANITATION ISSUES.
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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. DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, DISPOSABLE UTENSILS ARE USED AS MULTI-USE UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND USE PROPER UTENSILS.
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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. DIRTY AND RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS NOTED FOR COOLER DOORS THROUGH OUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND KEEP CLEAN.
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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. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND SILVERWARE SHELF.
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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. DRAWER COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, SOILED RAGS USED TO HOLD PANS IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND KEEP SOILED RAGS AWAY FROM FOOD CONTAINERS.
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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. INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS AND CEILING, ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON KITCHEN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. EXPOSED INSULATION AROUND PIPE ON KITCHEN WALLS, A POSTING BOARD WITH TACKS ABOVE PREP TABLE, EXPOSED DRY WALL AT KITCHEN CEILING PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMP SINK, ICE CREAM SCOOP DIPPER WELL DRAIN NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
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Sep 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 3, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 30-40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED BY THE ICE MAKER AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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. LEAKY CONDENSATION TRAY UNDER COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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. UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORING SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE, SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was W Chicago City Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at W Chicago City Center on file is from Oct 17, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at W Chicago City Center?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at W Chicago City Center.
Has W Chicago City Center's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at W Chicago City Center have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at W Chicago City Center 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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