Wentworth Seafood House

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed a dead mouse on a glue board in the basement behind a deep freezer; instructed to remove and sanitize area. Corrected on site.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 100 or more mouse droppings in the basement on the floor and some storage shelves. Found 40 droppings on the floor under the dishmachine in the kitchen and on the bottom of some prep tables. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation citation 7-38-020(a) issued for control of vermin and insects.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following: prep tables in kitchen, storage shelves in basement, exterior surfaces of fryers and stove, interior bottom of fryers to remove grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under cooking equipment to remove grease, clean floors where mouse droppings observed in kitchen and basement, clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment where needed, clean ceiling vents in kitchen and washrooms to remove dust observed.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to refrain from storing food on the floors and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter and unused equipment stored in basement non-functional walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing filters in ventilation hood. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: 3-501.13: observed improper thawing methods of tcs food such as a box of raw chicken bones thawing on the floor under the three compartment sink. Instructed to use appropriate thawing methods and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air themometers in the cold holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed dead roaches and spider webs on the fuse box near the rear exit door, in the opening of the outlet box near the microwave, and on the cloths used to outline the shelves under the food prep tables across from the hot cooking line. All observed in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area. Instructed to remove spider webs and dead roaches, clean, and sanitize affected surfaces.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12: observed food items stored on the floor in the rear food prep area and in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to refrain from storing food on the floors and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12: observed the long wooden spoon, used to stir food in the big pots, stored inside the handwashing sink near the hot cooking line. Instructed manager to remove equipment from the handwashing sink and wash, rinse, sanitize equipment and not to store the item in the handwashing in between uses to avoid contamination and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed food encrusted in the crevices between the food prep tables and grime and grease build up on the shelving units under the food prep table, both located across from the hot cooking line in the rea prep area. Instructed to deep clean mentioned equipment and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed slight black substance build up above the ice on the interior of the ice machine located in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintan mentioned ice machine and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed a piece of styrofoam filled with old food splatters and not clean being used as a barrier on a cart with dirty dishes and dishwashing detergent near the dishwashing area at the rear. Instructed to remove mentioned styrofoam and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors on the sides and under the cooking equipment with grease build up and debris, especially at the far back of the mentioned area. Instructed to deep clean floors and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing methods of tcs food such as a box of raw chicken bones thawing on the floor under the three compartment sink. Instructed to use appropriate thawing methods and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air themometers in the cold holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches and spider webs on the fuse box near the rear exit door, in the opening of the outlet box near the microwave, and on the cloths used to outline the shelves under the food prep tables across from the hot cooking line. All observed in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area. Instructed to remove spider webs and dead roaches, clean, and sanitize affected surfaces.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 live roaches and approximately 60-70 mice droppings throughout the facility. The live roaches were observed on crawl on the wall near the fuse box and inside the mixing bowl of the commercial mixer located in the rear food prep/dishwashing area. The mice droppings were observed on the floors throughout the rear food prep area and basement storage area in the following areas: on the floors under the cooking equipment, prep tables, under shelving units, on shelving units under the food prep tables, on all the sheving units with canned goods and other items stored in the basement, on the stairs leading to the basement, on the floors under and on the metal ledges of the low temperature dishwashing machine. Instructed to eliminate live roach activity, remove mice droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation…

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the rear food prep area and in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to refrain from storing food on the floors and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the long wooden spoon, used to stir food in the big pots, stored inside the handwashing sink near the hot cooking line. Instructed manager to remove equipment from the handwashing sink and wash, rinse, sanitize equipment and not to store the item in the handwashing in between uses to avoid contamination and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food encrusted in the crevices between the food prep tables and grime and grease build up on the shelving units under the food prep table, both located across from the hot cooking line in the rea prep area. Instructed to deep clean mentioned equipment and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight black substance build up above the ice on the interior of the ice machine located in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintan mentioned ice machine and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a piece of styrofoam filled with old food splatters and not clean being used as a barrier on a cart with dirty dishes and dishwashing detergent near the dishwashing area at the rear. Instructed to remove mentioned styrofoam and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors on the sides and under the cooking equipment with grease build up and debris, especially at the far back of the mentioned area. Instructed to deep clean floors and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 06/09/2023, report #2577051 #49: the interior bottom of the fryers were not clean; instructed to clean to remove grease observed. Also, clean exterior surface of fryers and stove. #55: observed splatter on the walls of the kitchen around and behind equipment; instructed to clean where needed. Observed dust on the round vented tube above the prep line; instructed to clean to remove dust observed. Observed dust on the ventilation fans on the ceiling of both washrooms; instructed to clean vent fans on the ceiling. Priority foundation:7-42-090, citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior bottom of the fryers were not clean; instructed to clean to remove grease observed. Also clean exterior surface of fryers and stove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed splatter on the walls of the kitchen around and behind equipment; instructed to clean where needed. Observed dust on the round vented tube above the prep line; instructed to clean to remove dust observed. Observed dust on the ventilation fans on the ceiling of both washrooms; instructed to clean vent fans on the ceiling.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Dry seasoning storage containers scattered throughout the main cook line area is not labeled. Facility must provide labels.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets that are damaged in chest freezer located in basement near staircase. Facility must repair/fix damaged gaskets.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/frost buildup inside of chest freezer located near stairs in basement. Facility must clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed inadequate labels for food items stored in containers. Instructed to provide adequate labels with the common names of foods for all food that are out of the original containers.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed a dead rodent located behind the hot water heater in the basement. Instructed to remove all dead rodents and clean and sanitize affected areas.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed food contact utensils improperly stored between the pipes located by the air gap for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to store all utensils properly at all times.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed plastic around the pipe for the air gap that is located by the low temperature dish machine. Instructed to remove.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed gasket on two door refrigerator in rear prep area in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed card board used for lining of shelving units in food prep area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize to prevent harboring of pest.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed sides of prep stations, cooking equipment, walls and floors under cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain to help prevent rodent and pest harboring.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed cracked, deep dark grooved and stained cutting boards. Instructed to replace all cutting boards.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed back flow prevention device is needed on the faucet for pot filler with hose attached or remove hose attached. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors need to be re-grouted through out the various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the ground in various areas of the food prep area, customer dining area, in the office located in the basement and in the basement area. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground. Observed milk crates being used for storage. Instructed to remove milk crates and provide proper storage shelves.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Around 50 rodent droppings in the food prep area under cool prep stations, near 3 comp sink, along wall bases. Around 60 scattered throughout basement on the floor by the deep freezer, in closet and in far rear storage room; instructed to clean all affected areas. Reccomended contacting pest control. Priority foundation 7-38-020 citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed gasket on two door refrigerator in rear prep area in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed card board used for lining of shelving units in food prep area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize to prevent harboring of pest.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed sides of prep stations, cooking equipment, walls and floors under cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain to help prevent rodent and pest harboring.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear double exit door in the kitchen not completely rodent proofed at the bottom; instructed to seal opening at the bottom of the door to prevent rodent entry.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 60 or more mouse droppings in the basement on the floor by the deep freezer, in closet and in far rear storage room; instructed to clean all affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following equipment: exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment (fryers, burners, wok station etc), bottoms of prep tables and can opener blade at prep table.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found excessive clutter in several rooms of the basement; instructed to remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter and rodent harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors and walls around, under and behind cooking and other kitchen equipment need cleaning. Floors need cleaning under cooking equipment, sinks, prep tables and in basement area. Walls need cleaning behind cooking equipment, side areas by cooking equipment, around and under dishmachine. Clean and maintain walls and floors. Also clean ventilation fans on the ceilings of the washrooms to remove dust observed.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Noted evidence of insects on site. Noted 6 live large flies in basement food storage area, in rear prep area and in dining area. Must remove evidence of insects, sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Prioroty foundation 7-38-020a

Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

Inspector’s note: No running water noted at the dish machine, sinks,toilets, or any plumbing fixtures on site. Must provide water under presssure at all fixtures and equipment that are required to use water. Prioroty violation 7-38-030c

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Detail clean toilets and sinks in washrooms. Also remove litter from the floor in washrooms and properly cover receptacles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in basement, in prep area, stairs leading to the basment, under cooking equipment, along walls and in corners. Must remove excessive dirt, dust and debris. Must detail clean walls in all prep and dishwashing areas. Must repair large open hole in basement floor around plumbing fixtures.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Remove all clutter from the basement. Store all items 6 inches off the floor and remove unnecessary items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all cooking equipment, freezers, coolers, ventilation hood, prep tables(lower & upper sections),shelves, racks, counters, bulk food item containers, condiment containers, and all equioment.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or person with certificate on site while handling potentially hazardous products. Instructed manager to have certified manager on duty at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being cooked preped or served. Serious violation 7-38-012

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: All multi use utensils must be sent to the dish machine after each use. Correct and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed in rear prep area. Boards are dark in color and have deep cuts. Correct and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The following in need of detail cleaning: all cooking equipment, interior and exterior of reach in coolers, shelves inside walk in cooler, interior of ice machhine, hood ventilation, and all storage shelves in basement. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must clean floors at 1st floor and basement. Correct and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be kept in a clean sanitized container. Correct and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in basement rear dry storage area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed small leak underneath three-compartment sink a drain pipe, directly under sanitizing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed 1 of 3 sink stoppers available at the 3 compartment sink, during inspection. Instructed manager to provide remaining stoppers for all sink compartments. Observed no drain line for walk in freezer condenser unit. Instructed manager to provide.