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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

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144925

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL SHELF UNIT NEEDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PAN STORAGE RACK NOT CLEAN IN DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR AREA AROUND GREASE TRAP AIN DISH MACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050833

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS AROUND THE COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS AND MOP SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA HAS DIRT/DEBRIS UNDER/AROUND THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES HAVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE FOOD PREPARATION BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE OPENINGS AROUND THE TOP AREA OF THE PIPES/CONDUITS NEEDS TO BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH REQUIREMENTS WERE NOT PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SHIFT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938175

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

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938095

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 6-29-2016/REPORT#1937762,VIOLATION#16. UPON REINSPECTION OBSERVED SELF SERVE SALAD BAR BEING USED BY CUSTOMERS WITH INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS NOT LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLOSE SALAD BAR AT THIS TIME. PREMISES WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT .SALAD BAR WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS ARE INSTALLED,CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937762

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD,(CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (FOOD MANAGER STATED WAS PREPARED YESTERDAY,6-28-2016), MAINTAIN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.7F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 4- 4OLB CONTAINERS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER -CDI.COST APPROX $75.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS,IE SELF SERVE SALAD BAR INSTALLED WITH INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS,NOT LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.PREMISES NOT USING EQUIPMENT AT THIS TIME.MUST INSTALL EFFECTIVE SNEEZE GUARDS. PREMISES MUST NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT.NO CITATION ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPE BEHIND ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418906

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND 3 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING BEANS, PASTA AND FLOUR NOT LABELED. ALSO FOUND IN REACH-IN 2DR COOLER MANY PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND ALL CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRI.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228431

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND CORNERS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR TILE AND COVING IN STORAGE ROOM BY HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTING IN KITCHEN AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228410

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed food items at improper temperatures. 2 pounds of Mushrooms at 47F, 4 pounds of hardboiled eggs at 47.1F, and 6 pounds of roasted beets at 46.8F. Instructed to dispose of immediately. Estimated value of food was $30 as stated by chef. All cold food must be stored at 40F or below CRITICAL VOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-31-13 REPORT #1114950 INSP#333. #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. #34 MUST REPAIR/ELIMINATE THE BUBBLE IN THE FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE (BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE) OF THE PREP AREA. #34 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN THAT WERE STORED ON DUSTY PREP TABLE AFTER WASH. MUST STORE BOWLS AND EATING UTENSILS UPSIDE DOWN. MUST STORE IN CLEAN FASHION SO AS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM AIR, DUST, AND ELEMENTS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES INCLUDING SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE, SODA AND COFFEE MACHINE NOZZLES, SODA AND COFFEE MACHINE SURFACES, UNDER ALL COUNTERTOP EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT ITSELF. MUST PERFORM ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ON REFRIGERATION UNITS TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND CORNERS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR TILE AND COVING IN STORAGE ROOM BY HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTING IN KITCHEN AREA.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST ENFORCE USE OF PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES' HAIR AND FACIAL HAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114950

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/ELIMINATE THE BUBBLE IN THE FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE (BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE) OF THE PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114466

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF STOVES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE, IN ALL CORNERS AND IN STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES AROUND DISHMACHINE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
614598

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINET FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKING/PEELING) UNDER STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CABINET.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SYRUP BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE AND MACHINE NOZZLES AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
114772

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD ACCUMULATED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF WARMER, SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT/ALONG CORNERS IN PREP AREA AND SODA STORAGE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES (X2) AT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

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How results compare in ZIP 60604

82 of 93 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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