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Wiener's Circle

2622 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2014
86
Score
Low Risk

Wiener's Circle appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2014. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Wiener's Circle is from Oct 22, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Hand washing facilities” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: ONE SHEET OF PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND WASHING ON PREMISES AND USED BY THIS INSPECTOR. NO OTHER PAPER TOWELS ON SITE FOR STAFF. OWNER ARRIVED ON SITE WITH BACK-UP PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12-6-13 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.#34-MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS ON COOKS LINE.#43- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ALL DURING THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Dec 6, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS HOT DOGS AND POLISH SAUSAGE IN COOKS LINE COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.1F TO 52.7F. OTHER FOODS IN COOLER SUCH AS BEEF PATTIES FOUND AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 37.8F AND COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 39F. GRILL CHAR MARKS OBSERVED ON POLISH SAUSAGES. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $18.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. 13 BOXES OF RAW BURGER PATTIES BEING STORED ON A MIDDLE SHELF OVER CONTAINERS OF SLICED TOMATOES IN WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT MOVED THE RAW BEEF TO THE BOTTOM SHELF DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES LATER. CERTIFICATES ALSO NOT POSTED ON PREMISES. CERTIFICATES STORED IN FILE FOLDER IN PLASTIC BOX. REVIEWED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HOT DOGS AT 143.2F AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS ON COOKS LINE.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 27, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MUST KEEP HANDWASHING SINK STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wiener's Circle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wiener's Circle on file is from Oct 22, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wiener's Circle?

Across the inspection record, “hand washing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wiener's Circle.

Has Wiener's Circle's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wiener's Circle have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wiener's Circle 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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