Wicker Basket Market — Wicker Basket Cafe
Last inspected: Jun 28, 2017
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Inspectors have visited Wicker Basket Market — Wicker Basket Cafe 12 times, with records going back to 2010. On Jun 28, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Wicker Basket Market — Wicker Basket Cafe since Jun 28, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Wicker Basket Market — Wicker Basket Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 28, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CONDENSER, FAN VENT COVER, AND CEILING NEAR THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP ROOM LOCATED BEHIND A DOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. NO ACTIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE MOP ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE REAR PREP TO PROTECT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING SANDWICHES AND SALADS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 16, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD LABELS IS NEEDED TO ALL PACKED FOOD FOR COSTUMERS STORED AT FRONT SELF SERVE COOLER: POTATOE SALAD,MACARONI SALADS ETC. LABEL MUST HAVE :SOURCE(NAME OF THE BUSINESS,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER) AND FOOD INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE THE CABINET BY DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER THE COOLERS,AND CORNERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 9, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKING FOOD ORDERS ON PHONE WHEN FINISHED GLOVED ONE HAND AND WITH BOTH HANDS HANDLED SANDWICHES,A READY TO EAT PRODUCT,NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. HAND WASHING INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER,SHE CORRECTED PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE.INFORMATION GIVEN UNDER COMMENT ON 5-27-15,REPORT #1453984 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD LABELS IS NEEDED TO ALL PACKED FOOD FOR COSTUMERS STORED AT FRONT SELF SERVE COOLER: POTATOE SALAD,MACARONI SALADS ETC. LABEL MUST HAVE :SOURCE(NAME OF THE BUSINESS,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER) AND FOOD INGREDIENTS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PLASTIC UTENSILS AT COFFEE STATION MUST BE PROPERLY STORED(INVERT) TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE THE CABINET BY DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER THE COOLERS,AND CORNERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, CABINETS AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 12, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SLICERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD ALONG WALL NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR 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 FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
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Feb 19, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL DELI MEATS AND SALADS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN DELI COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATON.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SLICERS, GRINDERS, SHELVES, ETC IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PANINI MACHINE AND OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS BEHIND DELI COUNTER AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR DINING/STORAGE AREAS.
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Feb 22, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not maintained along wallbase and in storage room. Instructed to detail clean daily and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to have all employees in prep area wear proper hair restraints.
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Oct 1, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must replace and maintain broken gasket at the 2 door cooler located adjacent to the 3 comp sink.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floor drain beneath the 3 compartment sink is dirty,clean floor drains in detail.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Sep 27, 2011
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Sep 22, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER AIR TEMP READING 48.3'F, COOLER TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE OF COOLER FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, ONCE COOLER IS READING 40'F AND BELOW CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS, SALADS, AND MILK STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: ORZO RICE, CHICKEN SALAD QUINOA, MUSTARD CHICKEN, EGG PLANT, PEANUT NOODLES, MAC AND CHEESE, 9 MILK, YOGURT, CHEESE, ALL READING BETWEEN 48.3-48.9'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF $682.92, AND APPROX. 346 LBS SEE ATTACHED SHEET CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR DISH AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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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. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES
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Jun 16, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2010
License
1 minor violation.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.MUST REMOVE WASTE LINE CONNECTIONS FROM FILTERING SYSTEM THAT LEAD INTO 3 COMP SINK SUCH THAT IS CONNECTED INTO PROPER FLOOR DRAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wicker Basket Market — Wicker Basket Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wicker Basket Market — Wicker Basket Cafe on file is from Jun 28, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wicker Basket Market — Wicker Basket Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wicker Basket Market — Wicker Basket Cafe.
Has Wicker Basket Market — Wicker Basket Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wicker Basket Market — Wicker Basket Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wicker Basket Market — Wicker Basket Cafe 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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