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WHICH WICH

108 N STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60602

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638868

Location recorded for this inspection · WHICH WICH · 108 N STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638804

Location recorded for this inspection · WHICH WICH · 108 N STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,SLICED TOMATO,LEAFY GREEN SPINACH,) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:30 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 2.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO-50.5F.1LBS. GREEN LEAFY SPINACH-55.4F.2LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE-53.2F-54.7F.1LBS. SLICED AVOCADO-52.5F.1LBS.CRAB MEAT-45.7F.1.25LBS. COOKED ONIONS-48.2F-48.9F.3LBS. SLICED TURKEY DATED 6/20-48.3F.3LBS. SLICED HAM DATED 6/15-46.9F.2LBS. STEAK-46.4F-46.5F.2LBS.SLICED TURKEY,ROAST BEEF & HAM DATED 6/20-46.0F.1LBS. CAPICOLA- DATED 6/20-46.8F.2LBS. ROAST BEEF- DATED6/15-47.5F.5LBS.SLICED CHICKEN-DATED 6/15-45.5F-49.5F.2LBS. SLICED PEPPERONI DATED 6/20-46.5F-47.3F.1LBS. SLICED SALAMI-48.8F.1LBS. VEGETARIAN PATTIES-48.4F.1LB-MEATBALLS-50.2F.1LBS. SLICED GYROS-51.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY PIC.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.32.25LBS.$450.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF BOTH 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON PREP LINE AT 49.4F AND 48.4F.WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR CONSUMPTION. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:[email protected] HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SHAKERS,ETC).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER INSIDE OF BOTH 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON PREP LINE ,DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REMOVE CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE OF AIR CONDITIONER FROM FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 4- COMPARTMENT SINK TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM ALONG BOTTOM OF WALL BASE TILES AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER TO BE GOOD REPAIR .

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2633483 4/2/26 NOT CORRECTED.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER FAR LEFT ONE.#47-4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF BOTH PREP COOLERS ON FRONT SERVING LINE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633483

Location recorded for this inspection · WHICH WICH · 108 N STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER FAR LEFT ONE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF BOTH PREP COOLERS ON FRONT SERVING LINE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633168

Location recorded for this inspection · WHICH WICH · 108 N STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS.-TUNA-45.5F.6LBS. TURKEY-45.0F-56.5F..5LBS-GRILLED ONIONS-53.6F.1LBS. CRAB-45.3F.3LBS. SLICED TOMATO-52.0F-52.5F.1LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE-45.5F.2LBS. CAPRICOLA-48.2F.2LBS.SLICED SALAMI-48.5F. 1LBS.MEATBALLS-60.8F.1LBS. PORK-63.6F. STORED IN BOTH 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON FRONT SERVING LINE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.22.5LBS.$115.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF BOTH 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON FRONT SERVING LINE AT 47.3F AND 52.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:[email protected] HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER FAR LEFT ONE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD OVERHEAD SHELF ABOVE SODA CADDY IN REAR PREP AREA CORNER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF BOTH PREP COOLERS ON FRONT SERVING LINE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH PREP COOLERS ON FRONT SERVING LINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN OR DISCARD UNUSED UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2627326 11/19/25 NOT CORRECTED-#55-6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, NEAR UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW DOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOORS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.#56-6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN.#58- 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC TO VIEW A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627326

Location recorded for this inspection · WHICH WICH · 108 N STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, NEAR UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW DOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOORS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627026

Location recorded for this inspection · WHICH WICH · 108 N STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, NEAR UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW DOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOORS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626764

Location recorded for this inspection · WHICH WICH · 108 N STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, NEAR UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW DOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOORS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626105

Location recorded for this inspection · WHICH WICH · 108 N STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.2-66.9F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SPINACH(51.4-66.9F), MILK(53.4F), HUMMUS(56.8F), TZATZIKI SAUCE CONTAINS MILK(56.8F),HAM(47.5-64.6F), BEEF(51.6-62.6F), PEPPERONI(55.4-60.6F), TURKEY(53.1F), BLACK BEAN BURGER(60.6F), CHICKEN(46.2F), CAPICOLA(59.4F), CARMELIZED ONIONS(51.4F), CHEESE(51.1-66.7F), EGG MIX(59.2F), PORK MEATBALLS(65.8F), SLICED TOMATOES(50.4F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(51.4F) AND PORK(64.0F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $110 WEIGHING 40LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.7-59.0F. OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.7-59.0F FOR TWO SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON ONE SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ON LEFT IN FRONT PREP AREA REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40.1F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, NEAR UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW DOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOORS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608202

Location recorded for this inspection · WHICH WICH · 108 N STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587909

Location recorded for this inspection · WHICH WICH · 108 N STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, FRIES, SHAKES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS USED FOR SHAKES BEING STORED IN STAGNANT WATER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN RUNNING WATER. PIC TURNED ON RUNNING WATER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CERTIFY AND COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578432

Location recorded for this inspection · WHICH WICH · 108 N STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578355

Location recorded for this inspection · WHICH WICH · 108 N STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ALSO ON DRY STORAGE BOXES LOCATED IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60602

85 of 112 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2068951.

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