Windy City Ribs & Whiskey
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2024
55
Score
Windy City Ribs & Whiskey has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Windy City Ribs & Whiskey was last inspected on Aug 5, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to nine violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Windy City Ribs & Whiskey's latest score of 55 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: WAREWASHING AREA, UTILITY SINK AREA, REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER APPROVED HAND DRYING METHOD AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STACK OF 5-GALLON FOOD-SAFE BUCKETS OBSTRUCTING ACCESS TO WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUCKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED BUCKETS FROM HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING CLEANSER NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: BAR AREA, WAREWASHING AREA, UTILITY SINK AREA, FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED HANDWASHING CLEANSER TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF REAR KITCHEN AREA PREP TABLE AND CAN OPENER MOUNT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF CAN OPENER (EXCLUDING FOOD-CONTACT BLADE) TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT FOOD PREP SINK AT THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM PREP SINK AND ELIMINATE HANDWASHING CLEANSER OR DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FROM ALL SINKS NOT DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RACKS OF PORK RIBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER COVERED IN DOUBLE-LAYER OF FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR PARTIALLY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT THE FOLLOWING COLD-HOLDING UNITS USED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS: REAR KITCHEN AREA UPRIGTH FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, FRONT AREA RIGHT-HAND BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD-HOLDING UNIT USED TO STORE TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SAUCE BOTTLES AT THE FRONT BAR AREA MISSING FOOD IDENTITY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2023
License
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET ON UTTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT THROUGHOUT BAR PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD AND CEILING IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HOLDER WITHHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Windy City Ribs & Whiskey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Windy City Ribs & Whiskey on file is from Aug 5, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Windy City Ribs & Whiskey?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Windy City Ribs & Whiskey.
Has Windy City Ribs & Whiskey's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Windy City Ribs & Whiskey have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Windy City Ribs & Whiskey 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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