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Wingstop

456 E 35TH ST, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County

105cited violations
8serious tier
21inspections
65tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2622058
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
20253151
20244181
2023260
20223265
20212120
2020180
2019260
20183121

Inspections

  1. May 14, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS LEADING THE OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEW DOOR SWEEPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOORS.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE RIGHTSIDE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK WHEN WATER RUNNING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE.

  2. May 20, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUITSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUITSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  3. May 13, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN AND FRENCH FRIES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALKIN COOLER, SUCH AS 20LBS OF CHICKEN AT 52.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 20LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUITSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  4. Jan 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FAR REAR OF THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Jul 18, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPILLS ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN THE FRONT LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 1 BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Mar 7, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE TOPS OF ALL OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, BURNT RESIDUE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.116: OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE DROPLETS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT TO AVOID PEST/RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER WITH SLIGHT FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE COCA-COLA BEVERAGE UNIT IN THE LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13: OBSERVED MANAGER THAT ARRIVED ON SITE, WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Mar 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE TOPS OF ALL OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, BURNT RESIDUE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.116: OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE DROPLETS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT TO AVOID PEST/RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER WITH SLIGHT FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE COCA-COLA BEVERAGE UNIT IN THE LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13: OBSERVED MANAGER THAT ARRIVED ON SITE, WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT# 2590077 DATED ON 02/26/2024 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #49: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

  8. Feb 26, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE TOPS OF ALL OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, BURNT RESIDUE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE DROPLETS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT TO AVOID PEST/RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER WITH SLIGHT FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE COCA-COLA BEVERAGE UNIT IN THE LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED MANAGER THAT ARRIVED ON SITE, WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/21/2023, REPORT #2577609 #49: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

  9. Jun 21, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  10. Mar 27, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED UNDER SINKS IN KITCHEN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      THE MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN.

  11. Dec 8, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Dec 6, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED POTATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING CELL PHONE WHILE FRYING CHICKEN WINGS. FOOD HANDLER PROCEEDED TO PUT NEW GLOVES ON WITH OUT WASHING HANDS TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY TASK CHANGE AND REAPPLY CLEAN GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      SEE VIOLATION#59

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL HAIR MUST BE TIED UP OR USE OF HAIR RESTRAINT. NO FLOWING LONG HAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      SEE VIOLATION #59

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      SEE VIOLTION #59

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SEE VIOLATION #59

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION #59

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM NOVEMBER 29,2022 REPORT #2567694 #16 FOUND SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP AT NOZZLE. FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK BUILD UP AT CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH MACHINES MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. #48 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN #54 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINER CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, PERHAPS ADD ADDITIONAL PICK UPS. #60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 19,2021 REPORT #2493115 #55 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR AND WALL AROUND THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CORRECTING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      SEE VIOLATION #59

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED LAST SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010B CITATION ISSUED

  13. Nov 29, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED POTATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER LEFT PREMISES AT THE BEGINING OF THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER LEAVE PREP AREA EXIT THE BUILDING TO BRING BACK AN ORDER FROM A CUSTOMER AND REENTER PREP AREA AND PROCEDE TO PREP AREA WITHOUT REMOVING ORIGINAL GLOVES. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO REMOVE GLOVES, WASH HANDS AND PUT NEW GLOVES ON. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CIATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP AT NOZZLE. FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK BUILD UP AT CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH MACHINES MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL HAIR MUST BE TIED UP OR USE OF HAIR RESTRAINT. NO FLOWING LONG HAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINER CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, PERHAPS ADD ADDITIONAL PICK UPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Serious Priority

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 19,2021 REPORT #2493115 #55 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR AND WALL AROUND THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  14. Mar 26, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      -501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR AND WALL AROUND THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  15. Mar 19, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED POTATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND ON THE GROUND AROUND SAID DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR AND WALL AROUND THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  16. Apr 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      FOUND THE FOOD HANDLERS ON AT DIFFERENT TIMES USE HIS CELLPHONE, TOUCH THE TABLET OR TOUCH THE DOOR AND EACH TIME PUT ON THE SAME GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS AND USE DIFFERENT GLOVES AT EACH WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINET BY THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH STAINS AND DIRT. THE VENTILATION WITH GREASE SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DINING AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET FULL OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOP UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.

  17. Oct 31, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  18. Oct 22, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 70 OR MORE FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES ON THE WALL IN THE DINING AREA, BY THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING ROOM, ON THE WALL BY THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN IN THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      SOME EMPLOYEES OBSERVED WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE BUILD UP.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL NEW STAFF.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL NEW FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL NEW MANAGERS.

  19. Oct 29, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-102.12 NO ONE ON SITE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF REINSTRCTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B3) PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A COMPLETE LOGBOOK ON SITE. BINDER MUST CONTAIN ALL INFORMATION. MAP, MSDS SHEETS, ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMPLETE LOGBOOK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 PEST CONTROL ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION TO CORRECT LOGBOOK

  20. Oct 18, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NOR WAS THERE A CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A COMPLETE LOGBOOK ON SITE. BINDER MUST CONTAIN ALL INFORMATION. MAP, MSDS SHEETS, ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMPLETE LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  21. Aug 31, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.