Fun Wash
2226 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 3 (Low)
Passed · as of Mar 11, 2025
Fun Wash was last inspected on March 11, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
March 11, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report #2612661 dated 2/24/25; 38-6-501.111 observed no up-to-date pest control logbook with service reports provided for the inspector's review. The person in charge provided a pest control logbook with service reports from 2019 and 2018 and the state license from 2019. Instructed to provide a most recent pest control logbook with the most recent service report and up-to-date pest control state license. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the hot water not turning on properly at the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed no up-to-date pest control logbook with service reports provided for the inspector's review. The person in charge provided a pest control logbook with service reports from 2019 and 2018 and the state license from 2019. Instructed to provide a most recent pest control logbook with the most recent service report and up-to-date pest control state license. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(c).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the hot water not turning on properly at the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge at this time, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee to provide health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for cleaning up vomit, and diarrhea, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on premises at this time, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the womens toilet room trash receptacle without lid, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cracked floor tile in the womens toilet room, instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed nozzles for drink machine with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors with accumulated dirt debris behind and under the ice machine inside of shelves behind the counter and under 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for refrigerator unit. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed black substance on and around the ice maker inside the ice machine located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed icee drink machine with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean exterior of machine and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed nozzles for drink machine with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors with accumulated dirt debris behind and under the ice machine inside of shelves behind the counter and under 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for refrigerator unit. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ice machine and storage shelves under front counter.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls around refrigerator, freezer under storage shelves and sinks in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Food handlers must wear hair restraints.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All raw wood surfaces at rear candy room(storage shelves, etc) must be sealed/painted so as surface to be smooth even, easily cleanable surfaces and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: The womens washroom door does not close by itself, install a door closing device and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation fans in both washrooms and maintain. Repair or replace loose handsink cabinet inside the mens washroom and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter noted at rear storage rooms. Instd to remove any unnecessary articles and organize area and elevate stored articles 6" off the floor and away from walls for easier cleaning.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Need to clean and sanitize soda nozzles at snack bar.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Need to clean all dusty ceiling vents,fans and remove all graffiti tiles in in the restrooms. Also need to fill all holes in dry wall thru-out laundry.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Mens room handsink leaking at p-trap need to repair.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN AND ALSO SOME CEILING TILES ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. THE BACK AREA HAS A LOT OF CLUTTER AND OLD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. THE OUT SIDE DUMPSTER IS MISSING ONE LID (COVER) AND THE OTHER FIVE COVERS WERE NOT CLOSED AND NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CALL YOUR WASTE COMPANY TO COME HERE AND PROVIDE A NEW COVER. MANAGER CLOSED THE OTHER COVERS DURING INSPESTION. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020H000063645 17 COURT DATE 04/28/11 AT 9:00AM ROOM112 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO,IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION. I
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE ICE MACHINE, REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, POP MACHINE AND NOZZLES, CHILLY WILLY SOFT ICE MACHINE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN HAS DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN AND SOME CEILING TILES ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. BOTH TOILET ROOMS DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPRING OR OTHER DOOR CLOSERS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. THE BACK AREA HAS A LOT CLUTTER AND OLD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 20 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.