Wolfgang Express, 11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Wolfgang Express
Address: 11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Nov 9, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 5, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 26, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 4, 2011 100
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 29, 2011 100
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 4, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 7, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
May 8, 2012 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 9, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 5, 2010

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES IN REAR AREA UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AIR FAN IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. RACKS/SHELVES IN DISPLAY COOLER FOR SANDWICHES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND DISH AREA UNCLEAN ,FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER MUST BE CLEAN,KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN;GREASE TRAP AREA MUST KEEP DRY AND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES AT THE REAR SIDE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Aug 26, 2010

AIR FAN IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND DISH AREA UNCLEAN ,FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER MUST BE CLEAN,KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN;GREASE TRAP AREA MUST KEEP DRY AND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES
RACKS/SHELVES IN DISPLAY COOLER FOR SANDWICHES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CEILING TILES AT THE REAR SIDE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHT FIXTURES IN REAR AREA UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Jan 4, 2011

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BETWEEN BAR AND ICE MACHINE AREA MUST BE REPAINTED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER HANDSINK NEAR WOODEN PIZZA OVEN UNCLEAN,FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,FLOOR UNDER HANDSINKS IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Jul 29, 2011

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 3 PREP COOLERS -FOR PIZZA,SALADS/SANDWICHES AND CONDIMENTS -BEING FIXED BY THE TECHNICIAN,NO FOOD INSIDE COOLERS;TAG COOLERS, NO CITATION ISSUED , INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER WHEN ALL COOLERS HAS BEEN FIXED 40F OR LESS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALL CORNERS OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE,UNDER COOLER UNCLEAN,FOOD DEBRIS MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,MUST FLUSH FLOOR DRAINS REGULARLY
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ROLLER SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL /WINDOW BEHIND ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH HOLES,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SEAL HOLES
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BRUSH AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR

Nov 4, 2011

REMOVED TAG,3 PREP COOLERS NOW AT 38F-40F CAN NOW USE THE COOLERS
HAS BEEN CORRECTED
HAS BEEN CORRECTED
HAS BEEN CORRECTED
HAS BEEN CORRECTED

Nov 7, 2011

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS /CEILING ABOVE PREP/GRILL AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BASEWALLS THRUOUT DISH AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENT COVERS ABOVE GRILL AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN BOILER AREA AND GREASE TRAP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA AND DINING AREA MUST BE REPLACED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES FOR SODA BOXES AT THE REAR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HANDSINK FAUCET IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

May 8, 2012

SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING FRONT AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS UNDER COOLER,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED IN PREP COOLER BY THE STEAM TABLE
REAR AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED

Nov 9, 2012

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR, FRONT PREP AND FRONT BAR, ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, AND FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE/OPENING ON FLOOR BASEBOARD IN CORNER BEHIND OVEN/STEAMER (NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX/SEAL OPENING AT 4 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENT BEHIND BAR.------------MUST REPLACE MISSING COVER FOR BACK FLOW PREVENTER OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES BEHIND LOWER AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL DRAWER COOLERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED COOLER, WATER, ELECTRICAL AND GAS PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, CONDUITS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, RACKS INSIDE GLASS COOLER BEHIND BAR, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 4 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK WITH HEAVY LIME BUILD-UP BEHIND FRONT BAR, PREP STORAGE AND SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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