Westend Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Westend Bar & Grill has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Westend Bar & Grill was last inspected on Nov 29, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Westend Bar & Grill since Nov 29, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Westend Bar & Grill is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 29, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEHIND THE FRONT BAR, THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND COOLER AREAS USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
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Oct 18, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4.602.11(E)(4) MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL IN BOTH ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT, PANELS A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4.904.11 MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.
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Jan 26, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR COOKING FRYERS AND VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS OF FRONT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEE'S BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT,
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Oct 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CHEMICAL LINES WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AT MAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE LINES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH WORN, UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SURFACE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SMALL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND MAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 4-COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Sep 25, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MANCHINE IN BASEMENT(ALL THE METAL SURFACES INSIDE UNIT), CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT & REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA, SODA DISPENSER GUNS WITH POP RESIDUE PRESENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, REAR EXTERIOR WHERE MOTOR IS LOCATED ON REACH-IN COOLER(MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP NOTICED), DISHES AND EQUIPMENT LEFT OVERNIGHT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OVERNIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA, ICE SCOOP AND HOLSTER AT ICE BIN IN WAIT STATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS NOTICED). CLEAN FLOORS ON FIRST FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTICED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIES AND DIRT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BEER TAPS AT BOTH SECTIONS OF THE BAR HAVE HEAVY CONDENSATION WHICH RESULTS IN EXCCESSIVE PUDDLING OF WATER ON THE PIPES AS WELL AS THE SURFACE DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE TAPS ON THE COUNTER. ALSO FOUND STANDING WATER(CLEAR) IN ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSULATE BEER TAPS AND MAKE SURE ALL ICE BINS ARE DRAINED PROPERLY BEFORE CLOSING, MUST ELIMINATE CONSTANT PRESENCE OF WATER IN BAR AREA. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT FIRST WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MULTIPLE CLUTTERED AREAS FOUND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ALL ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS WHERE SPACE PERMITS. ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Sep 11, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED ON 9-11-14 IN REPORT# 1439524 NOT CORRECTED: -32- OBSERVED HARD PACKED ICE CREAM IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH NO DIPPER WELL INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL OR OBTAIN SINGLE SERVICE PRE-PACKAGED ICE CREAM. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS THROUGHOUT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MANCHINE IN BASEMENT(ALL THE METAL SURFACES INSIDE UNIT), CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT & REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA, SODA DISPENSER GUNS WITH POP RESIDUE PRESENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, REAR EXTERIOR WHERE MOTOR IS LOCATED ON REACH-IN COOLER(MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP NOTICED), DISHES AND EQUIPMENT LEFT OVERNIGHT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OVERNIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA, ICE SCOOP AND HOLSTER AT ICE BIN IN WAIT STATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS NOTICED). CLEAN FLOORS ON FIRST FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTICED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIES AND DIRT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BEER TAPS AT BOTH SECTIONS OF THE BAR HAVE HEAVY CONDENSATION WHICH RESULTS IN EXCCESSIVE PUDDLING OF WATER ON THE PIPES AS WELL AS THE SURFACE DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE TAPS ON THE COUNTER. ALSO FOUND STANDING WATER(CLEAR) IN ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSULATE BEER TAPS AND MAKE SURE ALL ICE BINS ARE DRAINED PROPERLY BEFORE CLOSING, MUST ELIMINATE CONSTANT PRESENCE OF WATER IN BAR AREA. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT FIRST WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MULTIPLE CLUTTERED AREAS FOUND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ALL ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS WHERE SPACE PERMITS. ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNCOVERED, AND THE ICE SCOOP IN THE WAIT STATION AREA FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HARD PACKED ICE CREAM IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH NO DIPPER WELL INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL OR OBTAIN SINGLE SERVICE PRE-PACKAGED ICE CREAM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA WITH RAW CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEFT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ADEQUATELY HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN STOPPER.
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Sep 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL IN KITCHEN, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE PAPER AND OTHER ITEMS NOTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN UTILITY CLOSET. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN BEER UNIT IN BASEMENT.
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Aug 15, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX NEXT TO DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3COMP BAR SINK. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE 3 COMP KITCHEN SINK.
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Jan 28, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. Must label bulk food containers, & date/label most food stored in coolers.
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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. Rusty shelves in walk-in cooler & exterior of grease trap must be re-sealed/painted & mainatined.
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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. Dusty fan guards/condensers of small & big coolers must be kept cleaned. Interior panel of ice machine need cleaning also.
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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. Floors in rear storage room of basement, under some very low metal shelves by east wall of basement, around a bar floor drain need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Westend Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Westend Bar & Grill on file is from Nov 29, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Westend Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Westend Bar & Grill.
Has Westend Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Westend Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Westend Bar & Grill 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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