Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WESTERN BAR & KITCHEN on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623842
Location recorded for this inspection · WESTERN BAR & KITCHEN · 4301 N WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND PROVIDE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES ONLY AT SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN STORAGE AREA STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN ORIGINAL BOXES STORED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN ORIGINAL BOXES AND MAINTAIN SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH DEEP FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623604
Location recorded for this inspection · WESTERN BAR & KITCHEN · 4301 N WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY HAS NO ESTABLISHED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AGREEMENT OR PEST CONTROL SERVICE LOG BOOK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE, ROUTINE SERVICE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND MAINTAIN COMPLETE PEST CONTROL SERVICE LOG BOOK ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622710
Location recorded for this inspection · WESTERN BAR & KITCHEN · 4301 N WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND PROVIDE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES ONLY AT SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MAIN KITCHEN AREA LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDING FINAL RINSE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 200 PPM AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE MARKED DISH MACHINE AS OUT-OF-ORDER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY HAS NO ESTABLISHED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AGREEMENT OR PEST CONTROL SERVICE LOG BOOK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE, ROUTINE SERVICE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND MAINTAIN COMPLETE PEST CONTROL SERVICE LOG BOOK ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN STORAGE AREA STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN ORIGINAL BOXES STORED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN ORIGINAL BOXES AND MAINTAIN SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH DEEP FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604224
Location recorded for this inspection · WESTERN BAR & KITCHEN · 4301 N WESTERN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585787
Location recorded for this inspection · WESTERN BAR & KITCHEN · 4301 N WESTERN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563658
Location recorded for this inspection · WESTERN BAR & KITCHEN · 4301 N WESTERN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2498114
Location recorded for this inspection · WESTERN BAR & KITCHEN · 4301 N WESTERN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2305125
Location recorded for this inspection · WESTERN BAR & KITCHEN · 4301 N WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHREA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED SOME REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) RUBBER DOOR SEALS LOOSE/TORN. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR SEALS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER INSIDE BREAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP IN SAID COOLER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304606
Location recorded for this inspection · WESTERN BAR & KITCHEN · 4301 N WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHREA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT A MINIMAL OF 50 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED SOME REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) RUBBER DOOR SEALS LOOSE/TORN. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR SEALS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER INSIDE BREAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP IN SAID COOLER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176993
Location recorded for this inspection · WESTERN BAR & KITCHEN · 4301 N WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169822
Location recorded for this inspection · WESTERN BAR & KITCHEN · 4301 N WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE BASEMENT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS: THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION ON THE FOOD LINE ACROSS FROM THE GRILL HAS AN INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53F. REFRIGERATION UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CPDH AFTER UNIT IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLING REFRIGERATION UNIT: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF PATTY BALLS AT 55.6F, 2 CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 48.9F, A SMALL CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 77.7F, TURKEY BURGER PATTIES AT 60.1F, VARIOUS BOTTLES OF DRESSINGS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS BETWEEN 55F-60F, CONTAINERS OF DELI MEAT AT 58.8F, AND A CONTAINER OF SPINACH PIE FILLING AT 60.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 35# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED HABENERO PEPPERS STORED DIRECTLY IN A GROCERY BAG INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER. FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT IS DRIPPING CONDENSATION INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM DRIPPING AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009883
Location recorded for this inspection · WESTERN BAR & KITCHEN · 4301 N WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS, DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR LITTERED AT ALL BAR AREAS ALSO WALK IN COOLER CONCRETE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR AND REPAIR FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER/FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING AND WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DISHWASH AREA LIGHT BULBS (X2) BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: METER ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60618
496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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