Washburne Culinary Institute Incubator Kitchens
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2021
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Public records show 13 inspections at Washburne Culinary Institute Incubator Kitchens stretching back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 26, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Washburne Culinary Institute Incubator Kitchens's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 26, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Washburne Culinary Institute Incubator Kitchens' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 26, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 20, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed Ceiling tiles and vents with heavy accumulation of dust on them through out food prep area. Must clean and maintain. Observed ceiling in men restroom in disrepair, stained heavily from water damage and paint peeling/hanging from ceiling. Must repair and maintain. Ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair through out facility and in dry storage area. Must replace and repair all ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed non functional lights inside walk in freezer and near walk in freezer/coolers and dry storage areas. Must repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Hand sink cold handle not working, 3rd hand sink near ice machine non functional, hot water 2nd faucet for three compartment sink in disrepair near high temp dish washer, leaking pipes in dry storage area. Facility must repair and maintain
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Oct 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE FLOOR GRATES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH LIGHT DUST; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE BULB (EACH) OUT INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.
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May 10, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL AT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER STORAGE BINS BY WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER TABLE AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE BLAST CHILLER.
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Apr 13, 2015
Routine
4 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: OBSERVERED REAR OVER HEAD DOCK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED OVER HEAD DOOR WITH A 1/4" OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT. ALSO NOTED A FEW MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. NOTED IN TRASH ROOM SERVERAL LIVE FLIES IN THE CEILING ON PIPES AND ON THE WALLS. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA TO PREVENT FURTHER PROBLEMS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE BLAST CHILLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING TILES IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED NO LIGHT IN THE STORAGE ROOM (UIXI). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS,ALL SINKS,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS HANDLES, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMWNT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL THE FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE CLOSETS. 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: REPLACE ALL THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Jun 13, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 6/5/13 (1305318) NOT CORRECTED. 19- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED ON WALLS BEHIND CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. 29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9/18/12 (1285305) NOT CORRECTED: 32- INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. STOPPERS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GASKET SEALS. REPAIR SAME. 33 ALL SINKS, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS, HANDLES, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 34 FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS OF STORAGE CLOSETS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS, DUST, SPIDERWEBS, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED BY END OF INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ALL STORAGE DRAWERS AND SHELVES, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, ATTACHED TRAYS OF FLAT TOP GRILLS, CAN OPENER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLERS, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTSAND EXTERIOR TOP/SIDES OF OVENS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN DISHMACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Jun 5, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED ON EXTERIOR TOP AND SIDES OF CONTAINER, ON WALLS BEHIND CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9/18/12 (1285305) NOT CORRECTED: 32- INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. STOPPERS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GASKET SEALS. REPAIR SAME. 33 ALL SINKS, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS, HANDLES, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 34 FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS OF STORAGE CLOSETS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS, DUST, SPIDERWEBS, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35 FILTERS OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ALL STORAGE DRAWERS AND SHELVES, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, ATTACHED TRAYS OF FLAT TOP GRILLS, CAN OPENER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLERS, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTSAND EXTERIOR TOP/SIDES OF OVENS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN DISHMACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Sep 18, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. STOPPERS OF 1ST 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL SINKS, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS, HANDLES, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS OF STORAGE CLOSETS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS, DUST, SPIDERWEBS, ETC. INSTD 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: FILTERS OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 23, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINKS ON SITE NOT MAINTAINED, NO HOT WATER PROVIDED, ONLY COLD WATER NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT ANY SINKS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED UNDER REPORT (121425) UNDER LICENSE CODE 8343. ENGINEER REPAIRED AND PROVIDED HOT WATER AT SINKS BY END OF INSPECTION
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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: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 50) AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED UNDER REPORT (1214258) LICENSE CODE 8343.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINES WITH LIME BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
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Jun 6, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT DISHMACHINE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Washburne Culinary Institute Incubator Kitchens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Washburne Culinary Institute Incubator Kitchens on file is from Aug 26, 2021. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Washburne Culinary Institute Incubator Kitchens?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Washburne Culinary Institute Incubator Kitchens.
Has Washburne Culinary Institute Incubator Kitchens' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Washburne Culinary Institute Incubator Kitchens have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Washburne Culinary Institute Incubator Kitchens 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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