Whitey's Steak & Sea Food
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2015
58
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Whitey's Steak & Sea Food, the earliest from 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 23, 2015. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Whitey's Steak & Sea Food's record stops at Jun 23, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Whitey's Steak & Sea Food's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 23, 2015
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON MAY 08, 2015, INSPECTION REPORT# 1537844. #18 - FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL WRITTEN LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. #19 - FOUND NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL GARBAGE AND FOOD WASTE SHOULD BE STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MUST BE KEPT COVERED AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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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: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLE, STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP AREA, FRONT COUNTER AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH CLUTTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP AND DINING AREA) ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND FRONT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED KITCHEN HOOD NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY (PRESENCE OF GREASE ODOR AND SMOKE WHILE COOKING ON PREMISE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN.--------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AND CLOTHES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.---------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN PREP, FRONT AND DINING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE(INFORMATION PROVIDED).
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May 8, 2015
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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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: FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL WRITTEN LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL GARBAGE AND FOOD WASTE SHOULD BE STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MUST BE KEPT COVERED AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER DOORS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLE, STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP AREA, FRONT COUNTER AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH CLUTTER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP AND DINING AREA) ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND FRONT AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED KITCHEN HOOD NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY (PRESENCE OF GREASE ODOR AND SMOKE WHILE COOKING ON PREMISE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN.--------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AND CLOTHES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.---------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN PREP, FRONT AND DINING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE(INFORMATION PROVIDED).
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Jul 22, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, and by mop sink area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
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Feb 22, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen areas need cleaning, gaps sealed.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had hole/gaps peeling paint in front of kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed, must provide missing cove moulding to rear of kitchen , prep area, and under 3 compartment sink. Door frame of front kitchen had exposed raw wood, shall be sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No ventilation in washroom. Must install mechanical ventilation or have a window that is openable and screened. Utility (mop) sink not installed. Must install utility sink supplied with hot and cold running water and connected to city sewer. Must install backflow prevention device if a hose is going to be attached to faucet. Must cap exposed plumbing in front counter area or install exposed hand sink if food or drink is going to be handled in area.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Excess debris and clutter shall be remove from rear of premises.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whitey's Steak & Sea Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whitey's Steak & Sea Food on file is from Jun 23, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whitey's Steak & Sea Food?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Whitey's Steak & Sea Food.
Has Whitey's Steak & Sea Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Whitey's Steak & Sea Food have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Whitey's Steak & Sea Food 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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