Wing Stop
4428 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 13, 2026
Wing Stop was last inspected on May 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 13, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11: observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): observed black moldlike substance on upper interior of ice machine behind shield. Instructed to destroy ice and clean and sanitize interior of ice machine and maintain. Observed discolored caulk on left and right upper interior sides behind lid. Instructed to replace all discolored caulk on left and right upper interior sides behind lid and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed leaks from underneath wash compartment and sanitizer compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair all leaks underneath wash and sanitizer compartments of three compartment sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed dusty ceiling tiles and ceiling vent cover in dishwashing area. Instructed to clean all dusty ceiling tiles and ceiling vent cover in dishwashing area and maintain. Observed buildup on floor in corners in walk in cooler underneath shelving units. Instructed to clean floor in corners in walk cooler underneath shelving units and maintain. Observed food debris in interior of floor drain underneath two compartment sink. Instructed to clean interior of floor drain underneath two compartment sink and maintain. Observed ice buildup at base of outside of walk in freezer door. Instructed to remove ice buildup from outside base of walk in freezer door and maintain. Observed ice buildup on interior and exterior of ceiling vent cover in walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice buildup from interior and exterior of ceiling vent cover in walk in freezer and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing grout in between floor tiles in dish washing area and near ice machine. Instructed to smoothly regrout in between floor tiles where grout is missing for ease of cleanability and maintain. Observed black moldlike spots on caulk above three compartment sink. Instructed to replace areas of caulk above three compartmnent sink with moldlike spots and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11: observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
22 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical5 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 city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed black moldlike substance on upper interior of ice machine behind shield. Instructed to destroy ice and clean and sanitize interior of ice machine and maintain. Observed discolored caulk on left and right upper interior sides behind lid. Instructed to replace all discolored caulk on left and right upper interior sides behind lid and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no quaternary ammonium test kit on premises. Instructed to provide a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaks from underneath wash compartment and sanitizer compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair all leaks underneath wash and sanitizer compartments of three compartment sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling tiles and ceiling vent cover in dishwashing area. Instructed to clean all dusty ceiling tiles and ceiling vent cover in dishwashing area and maintain. Observed buildup on floor in corners in walk in cooler underneath shelving units. Instructed to clean floor in corners in walk cooler underneath shelving units and maintain. Observed food debris in interior of floor drain underneath two compartment sink. Instructed to clean interior of floor drain underneath two compartment sink and maintain. Observed ice buildup at base of outside of walk in freezer door. Instructed to remove ice buildup from outside base of walk in freezer door and maintain. Observed ice buildup on interior and exterior of ceiling vent cover in walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice buildup from interior and exterior of ceiling vent cover in walk in freezer and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout in between floor tiles in dish washing area and near ice machine. Instructed to smoothly regrout in between floor tiles where grout is missing for ease of cleanability and maintain. Observed black moldlike spots on caulk above three compartment sink. Instructed to replace areas of caulk above three compartmnent sink with moldlike spots and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from inspection report #2622219 dated 08/13/2025 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued. Missing covers for variety of sauces at prep line. Instd to provide covers to protect from possible contamination
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 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: Person in charge without city of chicago certifed manager certificate. Instd to obtain certificate and maintain on site.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Missing covers for variety of sauces at prep line. Instd to provide covers to protect from possible contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (chicken). Instd to have on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor behind ice machine with excessive grime and debris. Instructed pic to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate on site at the time of inspection. Instructed person that valid original city of chicago sanitation certificate is required on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served(chicken). Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site. Instructed pic that employees who obtain certified manager certificates are required to obtain allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine panel with slight debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black substance noted at top base of 3-compartment sink and wall. Instd to clean/replace caulk and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Damaged wallbase next to ice machine. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Wall under and behind 3-compartment sink and floor drains through out not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink next to 3-compartment sink in poor repair (cold handle). Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found ceiling vent in walk in freezer in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found floor drains with accumulated food debris inside (mop sink, under 3-compartment sink and under 2-compartment sink). Ice machine with minor build up inside. Floors under equipment with debris accumulation. Instructed to clean and maintain all of the above.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found items stored on floor in employee closet. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Bottom of walk in freezer door gasket torn, causing excessive ice accumuatlion. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Faucet handles of 3-compartment sink with excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain. Worn caulking with black substance noted at top base of 3-compartment sink and wall. Instd to clean/replace caulk and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Missing cover for receptacle in toilet room. Instd to provide cover and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge without city of chicago certifed manager certificate. Instd to obtain certificate and maintain on site.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cuttinb board used for vegetables with dark, deep grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Inoperable toilet and clogged floor drain in toilet room and rear warewashing area, causing sewage back up. Instd to repair drains and have operable toilet on site at all times during operation. Citation issued priority 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 4/5/2019 report 2282711 not corrected: 58- observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago food sanitation managers. Citation issued priority foundation 7-42-090
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty, nor valid city of chicago certified manager certificate posted while handling tcs foods (chicken) being prepared. Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: See 60
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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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 health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following plumbing in disrepair: dripping faucet at dish area hand sink; leak from backflow preventer on faucet of utility sink; slow draining hand sink in middle of prep area; and pipes leaking under hand sink in front of prep area. Must repair and maintain all plumbing issues.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago food sanitation managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Worn caulking at middle exposed handsink at base. Instd to replace caulk and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment improperly stored. Instd to store in designated 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: 2 male employees with beards without beard restraints. Instd to wear bear restraints.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Observed the compressor in the walk-in freezer not maintained, ice on shield, and floor, instructed to repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the potato chopper not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean storage shelf under the raw chicaken in the walk-in cooler.
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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 standing water under the 3 compartment sink,handsink, and ice machine, instructed to remove/dry mop.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed handwashing sink between the soda cooler and chicken cooler improperly maintained. The p-trap has been removed from the sink. Management instructed to repair so that the sink can be used for handwashing. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beans). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black substance at wall and top of 3-compartment sink. Replace same.
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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: Lightshields through out not clean. Clean same. Vent in walk-in cooler with dust accumulation. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Cracked lightshield in rear by 3-compartment sink. Replace same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store properly.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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 base of interior of reach in freezer unclean with food debris. Clean and maintain interior of reach in freezer.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at the women's employee/customer washbowl (59.3f) at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain hot water in all handsinks at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must increase and maintain the hot water pressure at the women's washbowl in the toilet room and at the exposed handsink by the 3-compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky faucet head at the 2-compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop handle down in the ice machine. Provide seperate container for ice scoop between use.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: Cleam floor behind the ice manhine in the kitvhen area along wall base
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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: Ceiling tile in area where 3 compartment sink is located need to be replaced is in poor repair
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: The exterior of to ice machine is dusty. Instructed to clean.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Clean equipment (large plastic bins) improperly stored. Instd to store properly.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not clean. Clean same and maintain.
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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: Lightshield in rear not clean. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak at 3-compartment sink faucet. Repair same.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.