Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events at Spertus Institu
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2017
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Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events at Spertus Institu has been inspected nine times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 31, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events at Spertus Institu is from Jan 31, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 31, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE THE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE THE GREASE SPILLS, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG THE MOP UP FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 14, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SECTIONS OF KITCHEN WALLS NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Apr 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKS NOTED AT KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SECTIONS OF KITCHEN WALLS NEST TO DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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May 11, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT PREP AREA. WORN DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS AND OVENS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. 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 UNDER DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. 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 DISH AREA IN POOR REPAIR. SMALL HOLES, ALL IN NEED OF REPAIRING AND MAINTAINING. MUST CORRECT. WALLS AT DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VETILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Jul 30, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLO0RS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLERS.
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Sep 25, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.( PREMISES HANDLES BEEF, CHICKEN,ETC.)CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Mar 10, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES/TABLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AT PREP,DISHWASH AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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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. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN ALL STAINED TILES.
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Jun 1, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events at Spertus Institu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events at Spertus Institu on file is from Jan 31, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events at Spertus Institu?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events at Spertus Institu.
Has Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events at Spertus Institu's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events at Spertus Institu have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events at Spertus Institu 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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