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FORT WILLOW

1721 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FORT WILLOW 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
2362859

Location recorded for this inspection · FORT WILLOW · 1721 N ELSTON AVE

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.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355900

Location recorded for this inspection · FORT WILLOW · 1721 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2167084

Location recorded for this inspection · FORT WILLOW · 1721 N ELSTON AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159888

Location recorded for this inspection · FORT WILLOW · 1721 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(35) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2130122 DATE 1-9-18. NOTED ART WORK MADE OF PLYWOOD COVERING THE MAJORITY OF THE FIRST FLOOR CEILING ABOVE THE BAR AND THE SEATING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE CEILING, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135520

Location recorded for this inspection · FORT WILLOW · 1721 N ELSTON 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 LOCK ON REFRIGERATOR ON 2ND FLOOR CATERING AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL RAW BRICK ON 2ND FLOOR OVERFLOW AREA. NOTED ART WORK MADE OF PLYWOOD COVERING THE MAJORITY OF THE FIRST FLOOR CEILING ABOVE THE BAR AND THE SEATING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE CEILING, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2130122

Location recorded for this inspection · FORT WILLOW · 1721 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREMISES MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT 2ND FLOOR DISHROOM OR REMOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FROM THE AREA AND PROPERLY SEAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE PUBLIC FROM 2ND FLOOR DISHROOM AREA . MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LOCK ON REFRIGERATOR ON 2ND FLOOR CATERING AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL RAW BRICK ON 2ND FLOOR OVERFLOW AREA. NOTED ART WORK MADE OF PLYWOOD COVERING THE MAJORITY OF THE FIRST FLOOR CEILING ABOVE THE BAR AND THE SEATING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE CEILING, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129432

Location recorded for this inspection · FORT WILLOW · 1721 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE UNIT AND TO ENSURE THAT UNIT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATUTE OF 40F OR LOWER.

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN PREP AREA, NOT CONNECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST CONNECT AND MAINTAIN. FINAL TEMPERATURE MUST BE 180F OR ABOVE.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK ON 2ND FLOOR CATERING AREA, NOT CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONNECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. MUST PROVIDE LOCK ON REFRIGERATOR ON 2ND FLOOR CATERING AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEAL WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -UNDER ALL TABLE BOOTH IN DINING ROOM -2ND FLOOR DINING AREA -A LONG MOP SINK MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DARK (BLACK)COLOR WALLS IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT COLORED WALLS. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPING ON BACK BAR WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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How results compare in ZIP 60642

206 of 278 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 2476210.

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