West Town Tavern

1329 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: May 10, 2012
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at West Town Tavern, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 10, 2012. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. West Town Tavern's record stops at May 10, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

“Food in original container, properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

West Town Tavern's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 10, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL. PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYER & GRILL TABLE,FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK AT BAR.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN BASEMENT & REPAIR IN SAME AREA
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT BAR.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER
40
70
Apr 30, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO BEER REACH IN COOLER,WINE RACKS,UNDER CRATES STORED IN SAME AREA,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK.ALSO REAR SIDE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG TOP & BOTTOM OF DOOR & DOOR FRAME & BRICKS IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/30/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL. PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYER & GRILL TABLE,FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK AT BAR.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN BASEMENT & REPAIR IN SAME AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT BAR.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.
40
67
Nov 15, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was West Town Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at West Town Tavern on file is from May 10, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at West Town Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at West Town Tavern.

Has West Town Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at West Town Tavern have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at West Town Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.