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THE GWEN

520 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE GWEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629790

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GWEN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT DISHWASH ROOM.

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610565

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GWEN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. ECLOB TECHNICIAN ON SITE LOW TWMP DISH MACHINE NOW READING 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY RIBBON TRAP MOUNTED ABOVE PREP AREA, IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN WALK IN IN MUST PREP.AND IN MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED MELTED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP BY GRILL AREA AND CEILING TILES WITH RUST THORUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREA. NOTED CEILING TILES FULL OF DUST IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE DAMAGED PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH AND PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589905

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GWEN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Several food containers not labeled ( salt, sugar...) instructed to label and maintain.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Fly ribbon trap mounted above clean utensils at dish room, instructed to remove.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all muti-use utensils after washing.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, Also plastic disposable spoons used in food preparation, Instructed to use proper utensils.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No sanitizer test strips on site for low temp dish washing machine( chlorine ) instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. By the end of inspection manager purchased CL test strips.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569438

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GWEN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Slow drainage at bar hand wash sink, instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.

  • 11

    FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Missing thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to provide.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556503

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GWEN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sink at main bar, hand wash sink used as a dump sink, a strainer basket placed in sink with food debris and straws in sink, instructed to use hand wash sink only for hands washing. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Several cooler with missing and inaccurate thermometers, instructed to provide good working ones to all coolers.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Meat slicer behind blade not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2538003

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GWEN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST/REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537637

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GWEN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. QUATS SANITIZER READING 0 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. SANITIZER REPLACED AT TIME OF INSPECTION; DISH MACHINE IS NOW SANITIZING AND QUATS CONCENTRATION READS 200 PPM.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE AND REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED TCS FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER REGULATORY APPROVAL (NO HACCP OR VARIANCE LETTER ON SITE). MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND APPROVAL. TAGGED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS: COOKED CHICKEN AND SMOKED SALMON IN THE 5TH FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TAGGED TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD FOR INSPECTION AND NOT SERVED. MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OF REDUCED OXYGENT PACKAGING PROCESS AND/OR HACCP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. ALL ITEMS AND MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES ON THE 5TH FLOOR SERVICE SINK, 10 IN THE 5TH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA, AND 15 IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE BAGS OF BREAST MILK INSIDE A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG STORED IN THE 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE FOOD FROM PATRONS IN A DESIGNATED GUEST FREEZER/COOLER THAT IS COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE FACILITY'S FOOD (IF PROVIDING THAT SERVICE FOR GUESTS).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST/REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521707

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GWEN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE MIDDLE AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINK IN THE LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM DOES NOT TURN ON. THE COLD SERVICE STATION 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK HAS A LEAK AT THE FAUCET. THE OVERFLOW HOLE IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFE PREP SINK IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR ALL PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED LARGE HOLE IN THE TILE WALL LOCATED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BUILDUP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE 1-DOOR REACH IN DRINK COOLER IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMESIS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356490

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GWEN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 1 LB OF DICED HAM AT 65.2F, 1 LB OF CRAB MEAT AT 55.8, 2 LBS OF DICED TOMATOES AT 60.2F AND 1 LB OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 64.4F. ALL FOOD STORED IN PREP COOLER AT MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND PREP COOLER AT MAIN PREP COOK LINE AT 55.3F AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER IS USED FOR PERISHABLE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOOD SHIELD TOO SHORT AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA SELF SERVICE SALAD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES CLOTHING STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AND DRY FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261962

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GWEN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET UTENSILS AND GLASSES ON THE DINING ROOM TABLE. MUST INVERT, COVER, OR REMOVE TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH STAINS AND DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CENTER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION IN THE IN-ROOM DINING, FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST FAN VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2185094

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GWEN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: DATED REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST HAVE BOTH MADE ON DATE AND USE BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS STOPPERS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MIDDLE AND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENTS MUST BE REPAIRED/HOLD WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BANQUET 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SINK CABINET AT 6TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQIUPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD ON WALLS BY DESSERT COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009567

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GWEN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTICATE POSTED. WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUAGR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUSTY FAN ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

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