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SMITH & WOLLENSKY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SMITH & WOLLENSKY 318 N STATE ST, CHICAGO 60654 Restaurant
May 31, 2012 Canvass License #61234
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTIING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. SPLAHGUARDS NEEDED AT THE WOLLENSKY GRILL (LOWER LEVEL) BAR SINK, (FACING EAST). RUSTY SHELVINGS IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED AT BOTH ENDS OF THE DISHMACHINE, TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPRAYING ONTO THE FLOOR. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN GUARDS OF MOST SMALL COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALONG THE SERVICE ELEVATOR DOORS (TO THE TRASH AREA), MUST BE RE-SURFACED TO PREVENT FOOD/WATER/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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: SOME PEELING PAINT ON A COUPLE OF CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE WALK-IN 'AGING' COOLER MUST BE REMOVED. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE UPRIGHT COOLER MSUT BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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: SOME PEELING PAINT ON A COUPLE OF CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE WALK-IN 'AGING' COOLER MUST BE REMOVED. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE UPRIGHT COOLER MSUT BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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
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