Wil Bur's Red Hots
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2012
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The health department has logged four inspections at Wil Bur's Red Hots, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 10, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Wil Bur's Red Hots is from Jan 10, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jan 10, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, cutting boards, coolers, prep tables and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet at three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to repair or replace faucet to prevent leak at neck.
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Feb 24, 2011
Reinspection
5 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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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructedto invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, storage shelves, interior cooler and pizza exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase in storage and prep areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation and light covers throught-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Feb 14, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found reach-in prep cooler at 46.4 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that all coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, display and service. Found deli meats inside reach-in cooler listed above at 51.6 F and sliced condiments and various salad dressings. Instructed that all potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured. Value $30, 15 lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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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: Evidence of rodent activity on premises. Found mice droppings in pizza prep area under table, approximately 30 mice dropping and in storage area behind storage racks, approximately 20 mice dropping. Instructed to remove all evidence and detail clean areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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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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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructedto invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, storage shelves, interior cooler and pizza exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase in storage and prep areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation and light covers throught-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet at exposed handsink not properly working. Instructed to repair to provide adequate water pressure.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not conspicuous inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometers visible inside all colers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored through-out rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Apr 22, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET OF WALKIN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED; ICE MACHINE WITH LITTLE MINERAL DEPOSITS ALONG THE WALLS MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. MEAT SLICER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CAN OPENER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN ; INTERIOR COOLER MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH GREASE,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR IN MEN'S TOILET UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD BOXES INSIDE WALKIN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN AND FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN,CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET WITH HOLES,MUST BE SEALED/MUST FIXED; MISSING WALL COVING NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wil Bur's Red Hots last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wil Bur's Red Hots on file is from Jan 10, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wil Bur's Red Hots?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wil Bur's Red Hots.
Has Wil Bur's Red Hots' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wil Bur's Red Hots have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wil Bur's Red Hots 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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