PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

THE GWEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE GWEN 520 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60611 Restaurant
July 26, 2018 Canvass License #1768303
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
5
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on July 26, 2018. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 8 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: DATED REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST HAVE BOTH MADE ON DATE AND USE BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS STOPPERS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MIDDLE AND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENTS MUST BE REPAIRED/HOLD WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BANQUET 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SINK CABINET AT 6TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQIUPMENT.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD ON WALLS BY DESSERT COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD ON WALLS BY DESSERT COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections