Westo

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

Inspector’s note: Observed items out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at the 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to repalin and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed employee washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burnt out light bulbs in the main prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in 2 door "low boy" cooler located on cook line closest to swing doors at entrance to prep area. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 bulk containers of sugar in rear dry storage area without labels. Instructed to label containers with common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed painted clay cups used for beverage service without food safe marking. Instructed to remove from facility and use only food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on interior of walk-in cooler door located in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in rear prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed foul, smokey odor in facility. See comments. Instructed to correct.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of carbon filters in hood over cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2591688 dated 3/27/2024: #58 "observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no partitions between toilets in women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermomters inside coolers. Instructed to provide.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain metal stem thermometer on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine testing strips on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide chlorine testing strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no toilet paper in washrooms throughout facility. Instructed to provide toilet paper in all toilet rooms at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no partitions between toilets in women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacles inside female toilet room and unisex employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage receptacle on site a time of inspection. Instructed to contract with a private garbage service and maintain regular service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out lightbulbs in both hoods. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain working lightbulbs.