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Walnut Room

June 26, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 25
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE OF ICE IN THE BLACK ICE CONTAINER IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ICE SCOOPS STORED WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAIMNATION.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUST ON GREEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN PREP COOLER, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORRISON RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED BAGS AND CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.
code 54
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS AND IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN SAID AREAS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 31, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.