Whale Beef and Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2015
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Whale Beef and Pizza stretching back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 10, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Whale Beef and Pizza since Nov 10, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about eight violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Nov 10, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 5, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE AT THE HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING, MUST RESTORE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-30 ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: RODENT INFESTATION ON PREMISES IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. FOUND OVER 100 RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS, BEHIND AND UNDER VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, AND ON SHELVING/RACKS. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, STORAGE CARTS AND SHELVES. THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DEEP FREEZER TOP IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR INTERIOR PANEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS GRILL ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, FREEZERS, REFRIGERATORS, HOT WATER TANK, STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE OFFICE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM AND REATTACH LOOSE VENT TO THE CEILING, SOME CEILING VENTSS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN ARE NOT CLEAN AND RUSTY; MUST CLEAN AND PAINT, SOME STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT NEED REPLACING, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST AND PARTICLES OBSERVED. OBSERVED THE GLASS AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR BROKEN; MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNITS; MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF RESTAURANT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED; DISPOSE OF WATER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 4, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FISH AND CHICKEN IN AN UNLABLELED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO LABLE AND DATE ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER (REAR) HAS BUILD OF RED WATERY SUBSTANCE ON BOTTOM OF SHELVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTS THUR-OUT PREMISES HAVE BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER FROM PREMISES.
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Sep 20, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 5, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT FREEZING FOODS AT THIS TIME, FREEZER READING 30'F, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOODS THATS INSIDE FREEZER TO REACH-IN COOLER, FOODS CAN NOT BE REFROZEN, FREEZER TAGGED, MUST RESTRICT USE UNTIL FREEZER IN MAINTAINED AT 0'F, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, ONCE FREEZER IS IN GOOD REPAIR, #312746-4240 FOODS INSIDE FREEZER READING BELOW 40'F, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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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: OBSERVED APPROX. 15 FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES UPON NEXT VISIT, TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY, AND RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING VENTS ABOVE COOKING AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whale Beef and Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whale Beef and Pizza on file is from Nov 10, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whale Beef and Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Whale Beef and Pizza.
Has Whale Beef and Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Whale Beef and Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Whale Beef and Pizza 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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