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WHALE TALE

2211 N CLYBOURN AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WHALE TALE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638051

Location recorded for this inspection · WHALE TALE · 2211 N CLYBOURN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT THE BASEMENT WALL BY THE LOCKER AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RAW WOOD EXPOSED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA REAR AND FRONT HOT HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL WOOD AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM ALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF ALL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING AND FLOOR REPAINTED OR SEALED FROM PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PAINT OR SEAL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BACK SIDE OF THE NEW WALL IN THE BASEMENT AREA WITH RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED PAINT OR STAIN WOOD OR COVER WOOD AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA WITH PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR SEAL FLOOR AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH HOOD FILTERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FILTERS.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154302

Location recorded for this inspection · FILIPPO'S · 2211 N CLYBOURN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RUSTED WIRE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PAINTED, REPLACED OR REMOVE ALL RUST.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 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 33214.

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