Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628990
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL · 839-841 E 79TH ST
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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937801
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL · 839-841 E 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP AREAWITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS ON THE PREMISES THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS CURRENTLY ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGE POTS OR REMOVE THE POTS FROM THE PREMISES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933024
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL · 839-841 E 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, SEVERAL LOAVES OF BREAD COOLING UNWRAPPED WITH NO BARRIERS DIRECTLY ON COOLING RACKS THAT HAVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND 2 LARGE FANS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BLOWING ONTO (COOLING) THE LOAVES OF BREAD IN THE FRONT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COOLING RACKS AND THE FANS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP AREAWITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS ON THE PREMISES THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS CURRENTLY ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGE POTS OR REMOVE THE POTS FROM THE PREMISES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1576147
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL · 839-841 E 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN TILE AND DAMAGED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION IS NEEDED FOR STOVE. MAINTAIN SAME
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1557240
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL · 839-841 E 79TH ST
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 APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; CORNERS OR THE KITCHEN, CORNERS OF LUNCHROOM, AND THROUGHOUT THE OLD DINNING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SEROUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND N ON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF STORAGE BOX IN PREP AREA, UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK, AND UNDER PREP TABLES. MAINTAIN SAME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN TILE AND DAMAGED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WATER FUCET ON 3 COMP SINK, ALSO SMALL LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WHERE STOVE IS LOCATED, ANAD VENTILATION IS NEEDED FOR STOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. FRONT AND REAR PREP, STORAGE AND OLD DINNING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEM SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575517
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL · 839-841 E 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387595
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL · 839-841 E 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA,MUST INSTALL AND PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ALSO PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER THRROUGHOUT VARIOUS SECTIONS OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387574
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL · 839-841 E 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1336169
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL · 839-841 E 79TH ST
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: REMOVE ALL PAPER AND ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND PAINT SURFACES WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT IF RUSTED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL RUSTY-LOOKING STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(S).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL UNCLEAN USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS AND ATTACHES PIPES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTALL GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
920347
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL · 839-841 E 79TH ST
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: 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR BY CLUTTERED AREA IN SOUTH SECTION OF ROOM, AND INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH WASH BOWL IN REAR. MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER(PEST HARBORAGE AREAS), REPAIR SCREEN DOOR FOR REAR EXIT WHICH HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH IT ON LOWER RIGHT SIDE , AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 2 LARGE ROACHES OBSERVED CRAWLING UP THE WALL IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA. MUST ALSO REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020. REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJUCENT FROM REAR PREP TOO CLUTTERED,STORAGE ALONG ALL WALLS AND FLOORS.MUST REMOVE ANY STORAGE NOT USING AND ORGANIZE AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREIOUS VIOLATIONS NOTED 6-27-12 NOT CORRECTED:-37-NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.MUST INSTALL.-38-LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.MUST REPAIR. NO GREASE TRAP AT FRONT 3-COMP SINK THATS SLOW DRAINING. MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP. -41- REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJUCENT FROM REAR PREP TOO CLUTTERED,STORAGE ALONG ALL WALLS AND FLOORS.MUST REMOVE ANY STORAGE NOT USING AND ORGANIZE AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL PAPER AND ALUMINUM FOIL FRO SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND PAINT SURFACES WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT IF RUSTED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL RUSTY-LOOKING STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(S).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL UNCLEAN USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#29
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ALL SECTIONS OF PREMISES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1088211
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL · 839-841 E 79TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIAYY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.MUST INSTALL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR,AND PIPE UNDER SAME SINK.MUST REPAIR. NO GREASE TRAP AT FRONT 3-COMP SINK THATS SLOW DRAINING.MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJUCENT FROM REAR PREP TOO CLUTTERED,STORAGE ALONG ALL WALLS AND FLOORS.MUST REMOVE ANY STORAGE NOT USING AND ORGANIZE AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531217
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL · 839-841 E 79TH ST
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: FOUND 3COMPARTMNET SINK AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND REAR KITCHEN AREAS NOT SWEPT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR BAKERY AREA.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: FOUND RESTROOM DOORS AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT SELF CLOSING.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
419744
Location recorded for this inspection · WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL · 839-841 E 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD. TO REPAIR THEM AND PAINT THEM OR PROVIDE TILE OR OTHER FLOOR COVERING.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS AND CEILING SOME AREAS IN POOR REPAIR AND ALL NEED TO BE CLEANED AND PAINTED HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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How results compare in ZIP 60619
237 of 293 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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