Wolfgang Puck Catering/Uc
Last inspected: Sep 6, 2016
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Score
Wolfgang Puck Catering/Uc has been inspected eight times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 6, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 6, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Wolfgang Puck Catering/Uc is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Sep 6, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ONSITE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. ECO-LAB WAS ONSITE BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION AND PROVIDED CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CDI. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIECES OF RIPPED CAULK HANGING FROM THE HOOD VENT DIRECTLY ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RIPPED CAULK FROM THE HOOD VENT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE THE FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKINGS IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK THAT IS READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP AREA NEAR THE WALK IN COOLERS. NOTED A HEAVY LEAK AT THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND REMOVE DIRTY TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PAPER CUPS USED AS A SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER UPPER PANEL IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE SCREWS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD USED TO COVER CLEAN UTENSILS SHELLVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE NON-ABSORBANT MATERIAL.
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Jul 16, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 3, 2013
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED IN THE MIDWAY CLUB PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 44.7F AND SHELL EGGS AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 16# OF FOOD WORTH $38. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND COOKING UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT (WHISKS, STRAINERS, POTS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS) IN THE 6TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED COOKING UTENSILS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE 6TH FLOOR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE STACKED OVENS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THIS AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 21, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE 1ST FLOOR CAFE WHERE SUSHI IS SERVED. MUST POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY IN THIS AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PANTRY COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
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Apr 26, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTS.
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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. THERMOMETERS PLACES IN COOLERS NOT IN A CLEAR VIEW, MUST INSTALL IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER WHERE IT'S EASY TO MONITOR.
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Aug 1, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEED LABELS-MUST PROVIDE. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GREASE TRAPS AT 5TH & 6TH FLOORS VERY RUSTY & SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR & TEAR AT THE BASES, INSTRUCTED TO RE-PAINT OR REPLACE. EVIDENCE OF MILDEW & WORN-OUT CAULKING AT SPLASH GUARDS OP DISHMACHINES-MUST REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF PANELS OF ICE MACHINE AT 5TH FLOOR, CURTAINS OF DISHMACHINE AT 6TH FLOOR NEED CLEANING-MUST MAINTAIN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER DISHMACHINE, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, AROUND GREASE TRAP AT 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN; UNDER WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES AT 6TH FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARDS/COMPRESOORS OF COOLERS & EXHAUST VENTS ABOVE THE DISHMACHINES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & MAINTAINED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF DISHMACHINE SPRAYER AREA (5TH & 6TH FLOORS); HANDSINK FAUCET LEAK AT MAIN KITCHEN. THE SPRAYER HOOK AT 3-COMP SINK IS MISSING-MUST REPLACE (6TH FLOOR). 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wolfgang Puck Catering/Uc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wolfgang Puck Catering/Uc on file is from Sep 6, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wolfgang Puck Catering/Uc?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wolfgang Puck Catering/Uc.
Has Wolfgang Puck Catering/Uc's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wolfgang Puck Catering/Uc have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wolfgang Puck Catering/Uc 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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