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Western's Taste of Chicago

6558 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
American
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2011
64
Score
Medium Risk

Western's Taste of Chicago has been inspected three times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 19, 2011. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Western's Taste of Chicago's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 19, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Western's Taste of Chicago's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ITALIAN BEEF 150.9F AND COOKED TO ORDER FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP). ELEVATE SYRUP OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND SINK IN WASHROOM. WALLS AND BASEBOARDS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AND STORAFE AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 7, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 27, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER 59.5F ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS, CORNERS AND BASEEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK. INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE OR REMOVE THREADS ON FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Western's Taste of Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Western's Taste of Chicago on file is from Sep 19, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Western's Taste of Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Western's Taste of Chicago.

Has Western's Taste of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Western's Taste of Chicago have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Western's Taste of Chicago means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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