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WHISPERS

1001 N LAKE SHORE DR · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WHISPERS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640491

Location recorded for this inspection · WHISPERS · 1001 N LAKE SHORE DR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304128

Location recorded for this inspection · WHISPERS · 1001 N LAKE SHORE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O). Inspector Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: Violation Codes: 8-103.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE FACILITY'S FOOD PREP AREAS. EMPLOYEES MUST EXIT THE FOOD PREP TRAILERS TO ACCESS THE PORTABLE TOILET ROOMS. VARIANCE APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR USE OF TOILET ROOMS NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-202.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP TO BE CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.18. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD PROTECTION PROVIDED AT THE OUTDOOR BAR DOES NOT EXTEND FULLY OVER THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR THE BAR AND THE GATES, AND THE WALKWAY/STAIRS. MUST SEAL WITH A HIGH GLOSS FINISH TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303862

Location recorded for this inspection · WHISPERS · 1001 N LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: - OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE ARE PORTABLE. MUST OBTAIN A APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FOR USE OF PORTABLE TOILET ROOMS. VARIANCE REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO [email protected] ATTN:VIRGINIA CASTANEDA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP TO BE CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD PROTECTION PROVIDED AT THE OUTDOOR BAR DOES NOT EXTEND FULLY OVER THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR THE BAR AND THE GATES, AND THE WALKWAY/STAIRS. MUST SEAL WITH A HIGH GLOSS FINISH TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303652

Location recorded for this inspection · WHISPERS · 1001 N LAKE SHORE DR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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