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WHISPERS AT OAK STREET BEACH

1001 N LAKE SHORE DR
CHICAGO, IL 60611
11
Total Inspections
9.1%
Pass Rate
9
Failures

Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BRISKET COOKED OUTSIDE IN SMOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO FOOD IS COOKED OUTSIDE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FILL OUT APPLICATION OUTDOOR COOKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED SEVERAL INDIVIDUAL TOILET STALLS AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Jul 11, 2024

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. FRESH CUT WATERMELON, TRAIL MIX, VARIETY OF NUTS MIXED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE ALL-PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER BETWEN MAIN BAR AND WALK IN-COOLER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Jul 8, 2024

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. FRESH CUT WATERMELON, TRAIL MIX, VARIETY OF NUTS MIXED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT 4 OUT 7 TOILET ROOMS AT 69.2F INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE ALL-PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER BETWEN MAIN BAR AND WALK IN-COOLER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.;;61|SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: "NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION# 2597035 DATED 7.3.24. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED."

Jul 3, 2024

Result: Fail
11 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: "OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.";;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. FRESH CUT WATERMELON, TRAIL MIX, VARIETY OF NUTS MIXED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT ALL TOILET ROOMS AT 79F, BAR HANDWASHING SINKS 63F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. ECOLAB ON SITE DISHWASHERS NOW READING 50PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DICED TOMATO) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMP. DICED TOMATOES TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 60F - 62FF LOCATED HOT DOG STAND. COLD HOLDING UNIT IS WORKING PROPERLY UNIT WAS NOT TURNED ON BY STAFF. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED AND DENATURED TCS FOOD 2# DICED TOMATO AT VALUE OF 4.50. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE UNIT IS TURNED ON AND MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE ALL-PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER BETWEN MAIN BAR AND WALK IN-COOLER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.;;61|SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: "NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION# 2559970 DATED 6.27.22. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED."

Jun 27, 2022

Result: Fail
1 violations
Key Violations:
2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( fish, chicken... ) instructed to obtain Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Jun 22, 2022

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
1|PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hot running water at main kitchen hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority violation 7-38-030(c);;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Sep 27, 2021

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD (GRILLED CHICKEN) WAS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOPS AT BOTH ICE MACHINES STORED ON DIRTY SURFACES. MUST STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION THAT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR OF WALK-IN LIQUOR STORAGE TRAILER IS MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. MUST SEAL WOOD TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.;;59|PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 8/18/2021 REPORT #2528223 NOT CORRECTED: #51 (5-202.11) MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP TO BE CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/2/2019 REPORT #2304128 NOT CORRECTED: #58 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Aug 18, 2021

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND A PEST CONTROL LICENSE WITH AN IDPH 051 NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOPS AT BOTH ICE MACHINES STORED ON DIRTY SURFACES. MUST STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION THAT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR OF WALK-IN LIQUOR STORAGE TRAILER IS MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. MUST SEAL WOOD TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/2/2019 REPORT #2304128 NOT CORRECTED: #51 (5-202.11) MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP TO BE CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. #55 (6-201.11) OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR THE BAR. MUST SEAL WITH A HIGH GLOSS FINISH TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #58 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Aug 2, 2019

Result: Pass
0 violations

Jul 30, 2019

Result: Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP TO BE CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. -;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;32|VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: - OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE ARE PORTABLE. MUST OBTAIN A APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FOR USE OF PORTABLE TOILET ROOMS. VARIANCE REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG ATTN:VIRGINIA CASTANEDA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR THE BAR AND THE GATES, AND THE WALKWAY/STAIRS. MUST SEAL WITH A HIGH GLOSS FINISH TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD PROTECTION PROVIDED AT THE OUTDOOR BAR DOES NOT EXTEND FULLY OVER THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE. -;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

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