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WARE RANCH STEAK HOUSE, INC

11147 S MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60628

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WARE RANCH STEAK HOUSE, INC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636835

Location recorded for this inspection · WARE RANCH STEAK HOUSE, INC · 11147 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND A DAMP WIPING CLOTH ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON A STAINED PAPER TOWEL ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE HANDLE UP.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND OVENS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CLOGGED AND DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SINK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE DISH WASHING, PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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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
2359436

Location recorded for this inspection · WARE RANCH STEAK HOUSE, INC · 11147 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER DIRTY. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE GRILL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2301152

Location recorded for this inspection · WARE RANCH STEAK HOUSE, INC · 11147 S MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300744

Location recorded for this inspection · WARE RANCH STEAK HOUSE, INC · 11147 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FOR FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST INSTALL

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 24 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING ROOM,14 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT 13 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285665

Location recorded for this inspection · WARE RANCH STEAK HOUSE, INC · 11147 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FOR FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST INSTALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR FACING INSIDE WASHROOM LARGE GAP. MUST SEAL/ REPAIR

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285268

Location recorded for this inspection · WARE RANCH STEAK HOUSE, INC · 11147 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS ON SITE WITH NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MENUS MUST HAVE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,IE BY USING ASTERISK( CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER) FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, EGGS, HAMBURGERS,STEAKS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FOR FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST INSTALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR FACING INSIDE WASHROOM LARGE GAP. MUST SEAL/ REPAIR.

License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232912

Location recorded for this inspection · WARE RANCH STEAK HOUSE, INC · 11147 S MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT OFFICE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232721

Location recorded for this inspection · WARE RANCH STEAK HOUSE, INC · 11147 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER SHELVING UNIT NEAR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER METER IN BASEMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SODA DISPENSER UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT OFFICE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR COMPRESSOR UNITS, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN CASHIER AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, 2 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT TOOL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232405

Location recorded for this inspection · WARE RANCH STEAK HOUSE, INC · 11147 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR SALAD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE NOT LABELED IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER SHELVING UNIT NEAR PREP COOLER AND ON SHELVES NEAR MICROWAVE IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER METER IN BASEMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON UNUSED COFFEE EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SODA DISPENSER UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SAFE AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT OFFICE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOXES AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR COMPRESSOR UNITS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN CASHIER AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGES UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF BULK CONTAINER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, 2 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT TOOL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE LEAKING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BACK FLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARDS BETWEEN BOOTH AND CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING UNDER DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

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194 of 238 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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