Wishbone Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 1, 2018
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Score
Going back to 2010, Wishbone Restaurant has 13 inspections in the public record. Wishbone Restaurant was last inspected on Jun 1, 2018. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Wishbone Restaurant since Jun 1, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jun 1, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA (FLOUR, SUGAR, SEASONINGS) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER ON HOT FOOD LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND IN THE REAR CHEMICAL ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MISSING WALL TILES ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK, AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE HOT PREP AREA.
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Jul 24, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP/STORAGE AREAS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND KEEP FLOORS DRY IN THE DISH WASHING AND UTILITY AREAS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF WALL REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Apr 20, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FACING ONE DIRECTION,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LETTUCE COOLER WITH TORN DOOR GASKETS PREP AREA, LEAKING CONDENSATION AT REACH-IN COOLER BY BAR AREA, CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA BADLY STAINED, AND RAW WOOD/RUSTY SHELVING IN STORAGE AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP/STORAGE AREAS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL AREA IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP LINE NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT AND PIPES LEAKING UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Oct 31, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UPRIGHT 2 DOOR FREEZER GASKET WITH TORN DOOR GASKETS (REAR STORAGE AREA). INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND WORN FLOOR TILES IN 2ND FLOOR WOMEN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE CHEMICAL DISPENSING UNIT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE PREP LINE NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA (WEST SIDE).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 30, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: LARGE, DEEP CONTAINER OF EGGS AT 55.4F, AND LARGE, DEEP CONTAINER OF SPINACH AT 47.9 AT PREP LINE NEXT TO GRILL. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 5LBS $30 VALUE. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH OUT WORN, STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT COFFEE LINE. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CHEST FREEZER IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, WORN UNEVEN SURFACE CAUSING SOME WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING, USING PLASTIC AS STOPPERS. INSTD TO REPAIR GASKETS AND USE PROPER STOPPERS. LEAK AT PIPE AT WALL UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Apr 24, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES IN MANUAL DISHWASHING AREA, AND SPLASH GAURDS SURROUNDING STOVE TOP BURNERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : REPAIR/LEVEL FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER, WATER PUDDLES NOTICED. MUST ALSO KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT OTHER SECTIONS OF FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE PUDDLES OF WATER ARE FOUND.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN TILED WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. SMOOTH AND RE-PAINT WOODEN DOORS THAT ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE(EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND INTERIOR OF DOOR LEADING OUT TO BAR AREA). CLEAN STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH MACHINE AREA. SEAL HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE SHAKE PREP STATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS NEAR SHAKE PREP STATION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RETRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN CONTAINERS LARGE ENOUGH TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 20, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: BOTH SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP TABLES IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. AIR TEMPERATURES RECORDED AT 43.1F AND 43.7F. ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: EGGS-45.7F, STEAK-45.3F IN SMALL COOLERS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, AND BRISKET SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE AT 47.1. ALL PRODUCT REMOVED FROM UNITS AND DISCARDED. 5LB VALUED AT $30 DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: REAR ENCLOSED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE DUMPSTER FOUND WITH GREASE ON THE LID, AND GROUND AREA IN FRONT OF THE RECEPTACLE. RECEPTACLE AS WELL AS THE GROUND AROUND THE RECEPTACLE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES IN MANUAL DISHWASHING AREA, AND SPLASH GAURDS SURROUNDING STOVE TOP BURNERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR/LEVEL FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER, WATER PUDDLES NOTICED. MUST ALSO KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT OTHER SECTIONS OF FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE PUDDLES OF WATER ARE FOUND.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN TILED WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. SMOOTH AND RE-PAINT WOODEN DOORS THAT ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE(EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND INTERIOR OF DOOR LEADING OUT TO BAR AREA). CLEAN STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH MACHINE AREA. SEAL HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE SHAKE PREP STATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS NEAR SHAKE PREP STATION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RETRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN CONTAINERS LARGE ENOUGH TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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May 6, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 80LBS OF SMOKED BEEF BRISKET LABELED 4/23 & 5/3 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44.5-46.0 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND THEIR LIDS. MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE INTERIOR TOP PANELS OF EACH ICE MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZERS AND COOLERS AS NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND KEEP FLOORS DRY IN THE 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP AT THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Mar 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS OUTSIDE REAR EXTERIOR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST MAINTAIN DRY TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND VENTILATION IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY 2DOOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES AT MAIN KITCHEN COOKING LINE.
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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 AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LIGTHSHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPERS IN ICE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 22, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. THE WALK IN COOLER AIR CURTAINS ARE DAMAGED, REPLACE DAMAGED CURTAINS.
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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. THE FLOOR IS WET AROUND THE MOP ROOM AND ICE MACHINE, DRY OUT THE FLOOR IN DETAIL.
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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. INSTALL AN EASY TO READ THERMOMETER IN THE SALAD DRESSING COOLER.
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Jan 27, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Install a splash guard next to the salad prep handsink to protect the clear dishes.
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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. Regrout the floor under the main soda dispenser and clean the floor under the bar.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: There is a water leak under the pot sink and hot water heater, repair the leaking plumbing.
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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. Install an easy to read thermometer in the pizza prep cooler.
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May 26, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. The pipe above the clean dish rack at the north end of the kitchen has loose insulation which needs to be sealed or removed. Clean and seal the bus tub station at the counter.
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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. The walls behind the kitchen 3-compartment and dishroom sinks are damaged and moldy, sanitize and repair the wall so it is smooth and sanitary.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Install a drain line in the bar soda gun holder. The floor drain under the front cafeteria steamtable is dirty and damaged, clean and repair the drain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wishbone Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wishbone Restaurant on file is from Jun 1, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wishbone Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Wishbone Restaurant.
Has Wishbone Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wishbone Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wishbone Restaurant 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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