West on North
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2023
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Score
West on North appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2011. The most recent report on file is from Jul 7, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that West on North's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 7, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so West on North is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jul 7, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP AREA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON PREP AREA FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM FLOORS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN WASHROOM FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN/KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER AND GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN FAR LEFT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A LOCK ON ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR AREA NEAR PATIO DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON OVEN,FRYER CABINET,REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,BAR AREA AND PREP AREA,MOPSINK AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN LIDS AT THE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON RUBBER GASKET LINING INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 25, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 1, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler fan guards not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in front bar area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Apr 23, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The hood/filters over the cooking equipments in need for further cleaning.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Apr 12, 2011
Task Force Liquor 1475
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was West on North last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at West on North on file is from Jul 7, 2023. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at West on North?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at West on North.
Has West on North's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at West on North 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 West on North 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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