Whistle Pig
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2018
67
Score
Across the available record, Whistle Pig has four inspections on file, the first dated 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 2, 2018. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Whistle Pig's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 2, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
“* certified food manager on site” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Whistle Pig's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Jan 2, 2018
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BABY BACK RIBS, CHILI, BEEF BRISKET, SMOKED CHICKEN, SMOKED CHOPPED PORK ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT PROPERLY LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON BASEMENT AROUND ICE MACHINE AND REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCETED ON BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Dec 21, 2017
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 57.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ADJUST AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND TWO BAGS OF MILD CHEDDAR SHREDEDED CHEESE 5LBS A BAG AT 56.6F, ALCAM BUTTER AT 54.8F, FARM OWNED PRAIRIE FARMS HALF GALLON REDUCE FAT MILK AT 57.1F, 11 DOZEN OF KOCH EGGS AT 53.1F, LEVEL VALLEY CREAM CHEESE BOXES AT 56.6F, PRAIRIE FARMS BUTTER MILK AT 54.7F, KEMPS SOUR CREAM 30LBS BUCKETS AT 57.4F. ALSO OBSERVED BEEF BRISKET STORED ON TOP OF UNUSED GRILL AT 68.7F MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTATILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 126LBS OF FOOD WORTH $170. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-30-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA CARVING STATION .MUST PROVIDE PROTECTION A BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BABY BACK RIBS, CHILI, BEEF BRISKET, SMOKED CHICKEN, SMOKED CHOPPED PORK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT PROPERLY LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND USED BY DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON BASEMENT AROUND ICE MACHINE AND REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCETED ON BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 4, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH AIR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 80.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS SMOKER PLANS TO SMOKE CHICKEN, BRISKET AND PORK AND DOES NOT HAVE THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR MEAT SMOKING PROCESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whistle Pig last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whistle Pig on file is from Jan 2, 2018. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whistle Pig?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Whistle Pig.
Has Whistle Pig's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Whistle Pig have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Whistle Pig 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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