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SOUTH WATER KITCHEN

225 N WABASH AVE · Chicago, IL 60601

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SOUTH WATER KITCHEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176416

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH WATER KITCHEN · 225 N WABASH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098252

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH WATER KITCHEN · 225 N WABASH AVE

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: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA AND 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA/BANQUET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2093211

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH WATER KITCHEN · 225 N WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 15 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA AND 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA/BANQUET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028248

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH WATER KITCHEN · 225 N WABASH AVE

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: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (RICE, PASTA) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SALAD PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN 2 REFRIGERATORS LOCATED BY THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1781270

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH WATER KITCHEN · 225 N WABASH AVE

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: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler in bsmt prep area.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around exposed hand sink in bar are 1st floor, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment, not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen areas, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing/damaged light shields in rear kitchen areas, and hallways by ice machine areas, shall be provided.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1419142

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH WATER KITCHEN · 225 N WABASH AVE

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: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ICE CREAM BOX FREEZER LIDS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REFINISH THE WOODEN PREP TABLE TOP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER LIDS INSIDE BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST REPLACE/REPAINT EXTREMEMLY RUSTY TOP SHELF AT 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR SMALL KITCHEN AREA. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELF AT THE 2DR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT ENTIRE FLOOR AREA AT THE SERVER LINE COFFEE AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST RECAULK AT THE 3-COMP SINK WHERE IT MEETS THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490631

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH WATER KITCHEN · 225 N WABASH AVE

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: GLASS BOTTLES WITH BOTTLE NECK USED FOR WATER SERVICE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE PROPER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED PROPERLY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: A SNEEZE GUARD NEED TO BE INSTALLED BETWEEN CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA AND PREP COUNTER, OR REMOVE CUSTOMER SEATS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED TRAPPED IN GASKET FOLDS, INSTRUCCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN TILES, TRAPPING WASTE WATER IN BETWEEN, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP LINE, CONDENSATION AROUND SPRINKLER HEADS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345739

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH WATER KITCHEN · 225 N WABASH AVE

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: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR THE ICE BOX LOCATED AT THE BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM SHELVING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS AT THE BAR AREA AND THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. FOUND CUTTING BORADS WITH DARK GROOVES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. FOUND SLIGHT GRAYISH BUBILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE BEER KEG COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE MAIN SERVICE KITCHEN LINE IN BETWEEN THE FRYERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BEER KEG COOLER ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND SEAL LARGE OPEN HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND THE ENTIRE PLUMBING FIXTURE AT THE MOP SINK CLOSET.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE 3COMP SINK IN THE DISH ROOM AREA 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOMS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE BAR AREA.

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243 of 325 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2293075.

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