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WOLVERINE CAFE

175 W JACKSON BLVD · Chicago, IL 60604

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WOLVERINE CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630316

Location recorded for this inspection · WOLVERINE CAFE · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL FAN IN KITCHEN IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON SURFACES ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618889

Location recorded for this inspection · WOLVERINE CAFE · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, PORK, EGGS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618728

Location recorded for this inspection · WOLVERINE CAFE · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMERS BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 76.5F-77.7F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WASTE WATER IS BEEN COLLECTED WITH BUS PAN TO PREVENT WASTE WATER FROM GETTING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618700

Location recorded for this inspection · WOLVERINE CAFE · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593432

Location recorded for this inspection · WOLVERINE CAFE · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592432

Location recorded for this inspection · WOLVERINE CAFE · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592130

Location recorded for this inspection · WOLVERINE CAFE · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO DISH AND SELF SERVICE BUFFET AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILETROOM HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT HOT WATER. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 76F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FOUND VACUUM PACKAGED COOKED CHICKEN THAWING IN REACH IN COOLER WITH A DATE MARK OF 11/29, ALSO NOTED APPROX 10 LBS OF VACUUM PACKAGED CHICKEN LOCATED IN REACH IN FREEZER. A HAACP & VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 48 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: FOUND NO HACCP OR VARIANCE ON SITE. APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FOR VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD HELD FOR OVER 48 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND CHICKEN THAWING AND EGGS AT 47F. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO ANOTHER COOLER. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH.INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE REACH IN COOLER UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580881

Location recorded for this inspection · WOLVERINE CAFE · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IS CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565080

Location recorded for this inspection · WOLVERINE CAFE · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED SERVICE LINES AND PIPES IN DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE FOOD IS BEING HELD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545453

Location recorded for this inspection · WOLVERINE CAFE · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: weak hot water pressure at main kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: food containers in walk-in cooler ( cream cheese ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ceiling fan in kitchen with heavy dust build-up, instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: food containers shelves too close to mop sink, instructed to install a barrier.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352918

Location recorded for this inspection · WOLVERINE CAFE · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED DELI PRODUCTS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COVERED WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA ARE NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184348

Location recorded for this inspection · WOLVERINE CAFE · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

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 . INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ANY FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER OR PREPARED FOODS, SALADS,TUNA,ETC) INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL AREA ABOVE 3- COMP SINK AND BY DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,FOOD LIQUIDS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1969715.

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