Whisk Chicago

2018 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
American
Last inspected: Apr 12, 2019
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Whisk Chicago 12 times, with records going back to 2014. On Apr 12, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Whisk Chicago dates to Apr 12, 2019.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Whisk Chicago on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 12, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE INCLUDING DESCRIPTION OF FOOD ITEM AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED IN MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE ASTERICKING NEXT TO EACH ITEM AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPOROPER LABELING ON TCS FOODS (CHOPPED STEAK, COOKED BRISKET,COLE SLAW,ETC)IN ALL REFRIGERTORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE ON ALL TCS FOOD PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
58
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARREAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE ON HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
64
Apr 19, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CLOSET BEHIND THE FRONT COFFEE STATION TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
34
95
Jun 6, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CLEAN POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE DISHES ARE RINSED AND WASHED. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER RELOCATE THE CLEAN POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK OR PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORAGE RACK.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE CAMBRO COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE CAMBRO COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE UNISEX BATHROOM.
38
86
Jun 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (OPPM CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST BE SANITIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 50-100PPM CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. DISHMACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED STAFF TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3-COMPARTMENT TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES UNTIL DISHMACHINE IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
8
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CLEAN POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE DISHES ARE RINSED AND WASHED. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER RELOCATE THE CLEAN POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK OR PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORAGE RACK.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE CAMBRO COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE CAMBRO COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE UNISEX BATHROOM.
38
82
Oct 17, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: A CONTAINER OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 54.9F; SCRAMBLED EGGS AT TEMP OF 52.7F; EGG WHITES AT TEMP OF 50.5F; CRAB CAKES AT TEMP OF 54.1F; VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESES AT TEMP(FETA ETC,)AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 52.7F,DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 57.8F. FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN AN AIR TEMP OF 41.1F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 12,VALUE 30 DOLLARS CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER STORED ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE,NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER AND PROPERLY PROTECTED ICE SCOOP.BASEMENT AREA,
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER ,BROKEN AND MISSSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE BLACK RUBBER MAT IN FRONT OF DISPLAY COOLER AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR DOOR,NEED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL THREE BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER,IN THE KITCHEN
40
78
Jun 13, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BRINGING IN DELIVERED FOOD FROM OUTSIDE PATIO.REMOVED FOOD FROM BOXES AND STORED THEM IN REACH COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER,INCLUDED RAW MEAT .WITHOUT WASHING HANDS GLOVED HIS HANDS AND GRABBED MASHED AND HALF PEELED AVOCADO TO TRANSFERED TO A SMALL CONTAINERS.NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS.ALSO REMOVED GREEN GRAPES FROM STEM AND STORED IT IN SERVING CONTAINERS,DISCUSSED PROBLEM WITH CHEF, WHICH HE EXPLAINED HAND WASHING PROCEDURE IN SPANISH. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
6
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, GARBAGE OVER FLOWING FROM GARBAGE CONTAINERS, UNABLE TO CLOSE BOTH LIDS. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS ON GROUND BEHIND AND UNDER THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS,GANG WAY WITH EXCESS LIQUID SPILLAGE, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINER OUTSIDE BY THE BASEMENT DOOR, WITH PUDDLES OF WATER A LOT OF FLIES AND INSECTS ON GROUND AND AROUND THE SAID CONTAINER. NEED TO CLEAN OUTSIDE AREA, AND KEEP LIDS CLOSED TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UNDER DISH MACHINE.FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS,NEED TO SWEEP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: POROUS CEILING MATERIAL ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,SHELF WITH STORED FOOD AND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AT MENTIONED AREA
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BOTH LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD ARE MISSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.DUST AND UNKNOWN PARTICLES INSIDE THE LIGHT FIXTURE /SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEAM THERMOMETERS PROVIDE IN THE KITCHEN TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD THEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINT USED IN PREP AREA BY THE FOOD HANDLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
42
64
Jun 12, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINGLE POT COFFEE MACHINE NEEDS A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL PROPERLY.
38
95
Jun 10, 2015
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR IS MISSING A HINGE CAUSING DOOR NOT TO BE TIGHT FITTING. WITH DOOR IN POOR REPAIR COOLER IS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME UNIT AIR TEMPERATURE IS 54 DEGREES F. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. FOUND REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. 52 DEGREE F AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. FOUND SMALL REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. AIR TEMPERATURE 54 DEGREES F. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. ALL UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: WHOLE EGGS 50.3 DEGREES F, 8 DOZEN $90, CHEESE 54.5 DEGREES F, 10 POUNDS $90 , CHIMICHURRI 57.3 DEGREES F $3, CUT POTATOES 57.4 DEGREES F 12 POUNDS $20 , SKIM MILK 53.1 DEGREES F 1 GALLON $5, WHIPPING CREAM BUTTERMILK 56.6 DEGREES F 20 CONTAINERES $95, SLICED TOMATOES 57.1 DEGREES F, ROAST BEEF 49.6 DEGREES F. CHORIZO BURGER 3 POUNDS $32, MAYO GALLON 53.4 $2, GRAVY 2 POUNDS $16 ALL FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISGARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $1,101.00 100 POUNDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE SANITIZING RINSE AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, OPPM AVAILABLE CHLORINE READING FROM TEST STRIP. SANITIZER CONTAINER EMPTY. MANAGER REPLACED DURING INSPECTION PRIOR TO USING DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
8
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/4/15 REPORT #1453799: #41 ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS, ORGANIZE ALL ELSE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER BOTTLES MUST BE WIDE ENOUGH TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WINDOW IN PREP AREA HAS PEELING PAINT ON THE SILL AND SCREEN WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT FRONT COFFEE BAR, REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NEEDED AT ICE MACHINE, AND BOTH COFFEE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT THIS TIME.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MONITOR REGULARLY.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
43
58
Mar 4, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AOF ALL EMPLOYEES. INFORMATION GIVEN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
45
90
Feb 27, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.3 AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WERE DISCARDED: TURKEY 50.3 DEGREES 3 POUNDS, RAW SHRIMP 48.4 DEGREES 1 1/2 POUNDS, EGGS 49.5 DEGREES 10 POUNDS, ALL ITEMS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $700.00 75 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT MAIN REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA, DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALL SUPPLIES MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INFORMATION GIVEN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
45
64
Jun 9, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS IN COFFEE PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE.
38
82
Jun 5, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT KITCEN EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
11
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
24
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN COFFEE PREP AREA.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS IN COFFEE PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE.
38
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whisk Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whisk Chicago on file is from Apr 12, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Whisk Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Whisk Chicago.

Has Whisk Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Whisk Chicago have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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