WESTEND BAR & GRILL

1326-1328 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607 · Restaurant

18 inspections

1. CanvassAug 29, 2022

   0 infractions

2. Non-InspectionAug 3, 2021

   0 infractions

3. CanvassNov 29, 2019

   1 infraction

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEHIND THE FRONT BAR, THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND COOLER AREAS USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
4. CanvassNov 25, 2019

   0 infractions

5. CanvassOct 18, 2018

   4 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • 4.602.11(E)(4) MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL IN BOTH ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT, PANELS A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • 4.904.11 MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.
6. CanvassSep 25, 2018

   0 infractions

7. CanvassAug 13, 2018

   0 infractions

8. Suspected Food PoisoningJan 26, 2017

   5 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • INTERIOR COOKING FRYERS AND VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FLOOR IN CORNERS OF FRONT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
   • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
     • MUST STORE EMPLOYEE'S BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT,
9. CanvassOct 4, 2016

   4 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • WORN CHEMICAL LINES WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AT MAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE LINES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH WORN, UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SURFACE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SMALL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND MAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 4-COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
10. CanvassMay 31, 2016

    0 infractions

11. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 25, 2015

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE LABELED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MANCHINE IN BASEMENT(ALL THE METAL SURFACES INSIDE UNIT), CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT & REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA, SODA DISPENSER GUNS WITH POP RESIDUE PRESENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, REAR EXTERIOR WHERE MOTOR IS LOCATED ON REACH-IN COOLER(MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP NOTICED), DISHES AND EQUIPMENT LEFT OVERNIGHT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OVERNIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA, ICE SCOOP AND HOLSTER AT ICE BIN IN WAIT STATION AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS NOTICED). CLEAN FLOORS ON FIRST FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTICED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIES AND DIRT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BEER TAPS AT BOTH SECTIONS OF THE BAR HAVE HEAVY CONDENSATION WHICH RESULTS IN EXCCESSIVE PUDDLING OF WATER ON THE PIPES AS WELL AS THE SURFACE DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE TAPS ON THE COUNTER. ALSO FOUND STANDING WATER(CLEAR) IN ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSULATE BEER TAPS AND MAKE SURE ALL ICE BINS ARE DRAINED PROPERLY BEFORE CLOSING, MUST ELIMINATE CONSTANT PRESENCE OF WATER IN BAR AREA. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT FIRST WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MULTIPLE CLUTTERED AREAS FOUND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ALL ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS WHERE SPACE PERMITS. ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
12. CanvassSep 11, 2015

    11 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED ON 9-11-14 IN REPORT# 1439524 NOT CORRECTED: -32- OBSERVED HARD PACKED ICE CREAM IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH NO DIPPER WELL INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL OR OBTAIN SINGLE SERVICE PRE-PACKAGED ICE CREAM. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE LABELED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS THROUGHOUT.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEE VIOLATION #29.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MANCHINE IN BASEMENT(ALL THE METAL SURFACES INSIDE UNIT), CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT & REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA, SODA DISPENSER GUNS WITH POP RESIDUE PRESENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, REAR EXTERIOR WHERE MOTOR IS LOCATED ON REACH-IN COOLER(MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP NOTICED), DISHES AND EQUIPMENT LEFT OVERNIGHT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OVERNIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA, ICE SCOOP AND HOLSTER AT ICE BIN IN WAIT STATION AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS NOTICED). CLEAN FLOORS ON FIRST FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTICED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIES AND DIRT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BEER TAPS AT BOTH SECTIONS OF THE BAR HAVE HEAVY CONDENSATION WHICH RESULTS IN EXCCESSIVE PUDDLING OF WATER ON THE PIPES AS WELL AS THE SURFACE DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE TAPS ON THE COUNTER. ALSO FOUND STANDING WATER(CLEAR) IN ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSULATE BEER TAPS AND MAKE SURE ALL ICE BINS ARE DRAINED PROPERLY BEFORE CLOSING, MUST ELIMINATE CONSTANT PRESENCE OF WATER IN BAR AREA. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT FIRST WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MULTIPLE CLUTTERED AREAS FOUND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ALL ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS WHERE SPACE PERMITS. ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNCOVERED, AND THE ICE SCOOP IN THE WAIT STATION AREA FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
13. CanvassSep 11, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED HARD PACKED ICE CREAM IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH NO DIPPER WELL INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL OR OBTAIN SINGLE SERVICE PRE-PACKAGED ICE CREAM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA WITH RAW CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE LEFT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ADEQUATELY HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN STOPPER.
14. CanvassSep 10, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL IN KITCHEN, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE PAPER AND OTHER ITEMS NOTED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN UTILITY CLOSET. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN BEER UNIT IN BASEMENT.
15. CanvassAug 15, 2012

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX NEXT TO DISH MACHINE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3COMP BAR SINK. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE 3 COMP KITCHEN SINK.
16. CanvassAug 10, 2012

    0 infractions

17. CanvassJan 28, 2011

    0 infractions

18. CanvassJun 10, 2010

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Must label bulk food containers, & date/label most food stored in coolers.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Rusty shelves in walk-in cooler & exterior of grease trap must be re-sealed/painted & mainatined.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Dusty fan guards/condensers of small & big coolers must be kept cleaned. Interior panel of ice machine need cleaning also.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors in rear storage room of basement, under some very low metal shelves by east wall of basement, around a bar floor drain need cleaning.