Wabash Tap
Last inspected: Jan 11, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Wabash Tap has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Jan 11, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Wabash Tap's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 11, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jan 11, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 24, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR AND FRONT REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AND RUST. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. 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: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE BAR AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD WITH DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 3 AND 4 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR LEAKING AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS.
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Jun 24, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN, SINK WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONE OF THE 2 3-COMP SINKS TO WASH HANDS UNTILE THE HAND SINK IS INSTALLED. 2 DAYS GIVEN TO INSTALL THE HAND SINK. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND OPEN CONTAINERS OF RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES STORED ABOVE OPEN CONTAINERS OF SLICED TOMATOES AND HOT PEPPERS IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW MEAT BELOW READY-TO EAT FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR. MUST INSTALL SHELVES FOR CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINES FOR SODA GUNS NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES AT BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDKER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 16, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE 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 REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMEMT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 20, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CREATE A BARRIER OR REROUTE BEVERAGE LINES SO THAT THEY ARE NOT TOUCHING THE ICE IN THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN FREEZER BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE REAR.
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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 INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS AND IN THE REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Nov 6, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.(STICKY FLOORS)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.(BOXES ETC.)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jun 2, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS 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. OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Jul 7, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous minor violation not corrected. Found no backflow prevention devices at mop sink, ice machine, and soda machine. (from report dated 6-29-09 report # 159415) 7-42-090
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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. Found floors not clean at rear of premises.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wabash Tap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wabash Tap on file is from Jan 11, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wabash Tap?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wabash Tap.
Has Wabash Tap's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wabash Tap have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wabash Tap 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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