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SMITH & WOLLENSKY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SMITH & WOLLENSKY 318 N STATE ST, CHICAGO 60654 Restaurant
November 8, 2011 Complaint-Fire License #61234
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. COOKS LINE UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND STEAM TABLE.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #32
MAJOR
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. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT PASTRY/PANTRY EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS. DIRTY BAKERY EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: FLOOR DRAINS AT 1ST FLR. BAR AND BAKERY PREP. FLOORS OF SODA STORAGE WITH BROKEN GLASS. MAINTENANCE ROOM AND BOILER ROOM WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST NOT USE IRON SKILLET TO PROP UP DRAIN PIPING ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT DISH MACHINE.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
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. MOLDY WALLS AND WALL CAULKING AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, BASEMENT DISH MACHINE, BAKERY MARBLE PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN ALL.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
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. MOLDY WALLS AND WALL CAULKING AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, BASEMENT DISH MACHINE, BAKERY MARBLE PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN ALL.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections