Pass

Whiner Beer Company

1400 W 46th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Liquor ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Mar 12, 2025

Whiner Beer Company was last inspected on March 12, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

March 12, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in restrooms. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all times.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed rear door leading to warehouse is not to be tightly sealed at bottom corners. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting for the prevention of pest.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed large uncovered hole in hallway near restrooms. Instructed person in charge to cover and maintain for the prevention of pest.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in restrooms. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS WHERE OBSERVED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER BAR, BEHIND SAFE, ALONG the ENTIRE PERIMETER OF the KITCHEN SPACE, ON TOP OF the FRYER COVER, and in the KEG STORAGE AREA ALONG the walls. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear door leading to warehouse is not to be tightly sealed at bottom corners. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting for the prevention of pest.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large uncovered hole in hallway near restrooms. Instructed person in charge to cover and maintain for the prevention of pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tile missing from the floor with concrete exposed. Instructed to provide a smooth finish for cleaning and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago food service manager certificate. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door with an approximate 1 1/2 gap at the bottom and on the right side. Instructed to provide a tight seal to prevent rodents and pests

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pipes over the prep area in the kitchen. Person in charge states the pipes are drainage from the roof and floor. Instructed to properly enclose and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED A TRAILER MOUNTED OVEN FOR BAKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. Materials that are used in the construction of UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to FOOD and under normal use conditions shall be SAFE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: NO RECEPTACLE REMOVAL CONTRACT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tile missing from the floor with concrete exposed. Instructed to provide a smooth finish for cleaning and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 20 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.