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WENTWORTH SEAFOOD HOUSE

2229 S WENTWORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WENTWORTH SEAFOOD HOUSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638131

Location recorded for this inspection · WENTWORTH SEAFOOD HOUSE · 2229 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THOSE WITHOUT CERTIFICATES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291119

Location recorded for this inspection · WENTWORTH SEAFOOD HOUSE · 2229 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR DOUBLE EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BY THE DEEP FREEZER, IN CLOSET AND IN FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, BURNERS, WOK STATION ETC), BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN SEVERAL ROOMS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND IN BASEMENT AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDE AREAS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND AND UNDER DISHMACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200949

Location recorded for this inspection · WENTWORTH SEAFOOD HOUSE · 2229 S WENTWORTH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184992

Location recorded for this inspection · WENTWORTH SEAFOOD HOUSE · 2229 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE RECORD OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS FOR PAST 90 CALENDAR DAYS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 19 DOZEN EGGS(19LBS) IN BOXES OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 73F. MUST MAINTAIN EGGS AT 45 DEGREES F AND BELOW. 3-501.16 B. ALSO OBSERVED 12 HANGING PRECOOKED PIGEONS(12LBS)ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT 75F. MUST MAINTAIN TCS FOOD AT 41 DEGREES F AND BELOW. 3-501.16A2 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED 6 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE EVIDENCE OF INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. PRIOROTY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO RUNNING WATER NOTED AT THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS,TOILETS, OR ANY PLUMBING FIXTURES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WATER UNDER PRESSSURE AT ALL FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. PRIOROTY VIOLATION 7-38-030C

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS. ALSO REMOVE LITTER FROM THE FLOOR IN WASHROOMS AND PROPERLY COVER RECEPTACLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT, IN PREP AREA, STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASMENT, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR LARGE OPEN HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES(LOWER & UPPER SECTIONS),SHELVES, RACKS, COUNTERS, BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS, CONDIMENT CONTAINERS, AND ALL EQUIOMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE A FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166984

Location recorded for this inspection · WENTWORTH SEAFOOD HOUSE · 2229 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

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 A CONTAINER OF PORK ON THE TABLE AT 57.4 DEGREES. MANAGER DISCARDED PORK AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT 40 OR BELOW OR 140 AND ABOVE. TOTAL VALUE 10 POUNDS $25.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND 2 HANDSINKS OBSTRUCTED. 1 IN REAR PREP AREA WITH COOKING UTENSILS AND THE OTHER AT THE FRONT COFFEE BAR FILLED WITH TEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ARTICLES TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGER REMOVED ARTICLES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED PREPED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE SENT TO THE DISH MACHINE AFTER EACH USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. BOARDS ARE DARK IN COLOR AND HAVE DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHHINE, HOOD VENTILATION, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129762

Location recorded for this inspection · WENTWORTH SEAFOOD HOUSE · 2229 S WENTWORTH 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: Observed raw wood shelving in basement rear dry storage area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed small leak underneath three-compartment sink a drain pipe, directly under sanitizing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed 1 of 3 sink stoppers available at the 3 compartment sink, during inspection. Instructed manager to provide remaining stoppers for all sink compartments. Observed no drain line for walk in freezer condenser unit. Instructed manager to provide.

LicenseNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129691

Location recorded for this inspection · WENTWORTH SEAFOOD HOUSE · 2229 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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394 of 485 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 2574484.

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