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Whiner Beer Company

1400 W 46th St

Last inspected Mar 12, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Whiner Beer Company last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 12, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Mar 4, 2025 to Mar 12, 2025.
Has Whiner Beer Company ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 4, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 12, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL TIMES.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING TO WAREHOUSE IS NOT TO BE TIGHTLY SEALED AT BOTTOM CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LARGE UNCOVERED HOLE IN HALLWAY NEAR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 4, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL TIMES.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS WHERE OBSERVED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER BAR, BEHIND SAFE, ALONG the ENTIRE PERIMETER OF the KITCHEN SPACE, ON TOP OF the FRYER COVER, and in the KEG STORAGE AREA ALONG the walls. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LARGE UNCOVERED HOLE IN HALLWAY NEAR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

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