Wingstop
3032 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 9, 2026
Wingstop was last inspected on July 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
July 9, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.17: observed a ceiling tile in the dining area with a tarf and a water hose leaking into a bucket. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a ceiling tile in the dining area with a tarf and a water hose leaking into a bucket. Instructed to repair 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 report #2625567, date: 10/17/2025, not corrected. #38: 6-202.15: front door with a 1/4" gap underneath making it not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to make door rodent/insect proofed and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090, citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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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: The person in charge without a valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Front door with a 1/4" gap underneath making it not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to make door rodent/insect proofed and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of the nozzles on the soda machine in the dining area with a build up of a pink and blackish substance. Instructed to clean and maintain nozzles.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2609328 dated 12/17/2024 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: -58. 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate provided. Instructed to provide for all managers. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
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 chicago certified food manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (raw/cooked chicken, baked beans, etc.). Instructed all persons in charge must obtain an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation n certificate and be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: E?mployees on site have no food handler's certificates. Instructed to have all food handlers obtain and maintain a valid food handlers certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 paperwork Show violations
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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 the person in charge without a valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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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 the person in charge without a valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
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: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate provided. Instructed to provide for all managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general3 paperwork Show violations
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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 the person in charge without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of the front entrance door. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a male food handler with a beard and without a beard guard. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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 food service sanitation manager on site nor an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted while tcs foods (chicken) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site with an original/valid certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler certificate provided for one male food handler. Instructed to meet requirements for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificates provided. Instructed to meet requirements for all managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Found continued non- compliance from inspection report #2561869 conducted on 8/9/22. The following previous core violation was not corrected: 2-102.13 observed two male employees without food handler certificates. Instructed to meet requirement. 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to meet requirement. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
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: Found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate posted on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. 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
2 critical3 paperwork Show violations
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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 the person in charge without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed to meet requirement. Priority foundation. Citation written under violation #2.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs at the front food prep area hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 food service sanitation manager on site nor a certificate posted while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site and a valid city of chicago food service sanitation managers certificate posted at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed two male employees without food handler certificates. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Found the pic with no city of chicago certified food manager certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation
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 policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Found the previous core violations from report #2371115 dated 05/27/2020 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: -57. Observed food handlers without food handlers certificates. Instructed to meet requirement. -58.observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to have all city of chicago certified food managers to meet this requirement. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 no citation issued.
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 food service sanitation manager on site nor a valid certificate posted while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times and a valid certificate posted while open and operating. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
6 critical5 general3 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: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.11 observed no hand washing cleanser available at the rear hand washing sink located by the 3 compartment sink. Employee provided hand washing cleanser during the inspection. Instructed to always maintain hand washing cleanser at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs are needed at the hand washing sink in the toilet room and at a hand washing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed a slite pinkish substance inside of the ice machine located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: 5-103.12 observed cold water shut off from the bottom at the hand washing sink in the food prep area. Employee turned the cold water on and the cold water was functioning properly after the employee turn the cold water on at the bottom of the sink during the inspection. Instructed to maintain cold water at all sinks at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed two male food handlers without beard guards. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention devices on the ice machines located in the food prep area and the customer dining area. Instructed to locate.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed low hot water pressure at the front hand washing sink. Instructed to repair.
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: 6-201.11 observed missing and stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area by the front customer service counter. Instructed to replace missing or stained ceiling tiles.
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: 6-501.12 observed dead insects under the dry storage racks located in the rear. Instructed to clean.
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 food service sanitation manager on site nor a valid certificate posted while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times and a valid certificate posted while open and operating. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food handlers without food handlers certificates. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to meet requirement.
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
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed clean up procedures on premises at this time, but missing some equipment and disinfectant rated for norovirus, priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor of the walk-in freezer with excessive ice build up on the floor, instructed to remove.
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 city of chicago sanitation manager certificate on premises/posted at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012, citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.11 premises had priority foundation violation.
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: 2-102.14(n) observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued. Given 90 days to comply.
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: 2-501.11 no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. Given 90 days to comply.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-901.12 must properly store wiping cloths in chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 detail clean floor under 3-comp sink along wall base and at rear.
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: 2-102.12 no city of chicago certified food manager on premises or valid city food sanitation certificate posted. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide allergen training. Given 90 days to comply.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door not rodent proof, with i/2 inch gap at bottom. Must repair to prevent rodent entry. Must provide a complete pest control log book at next inspection. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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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 certified food manager certificate posted on premises or city certified food manager at this time of inspection. Must provide. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean/sanitize all food contact surfaces, prep counters/tables and shelves of food debris. Also clean/sanitize interior bottom of refrigeration units. Clean exterior of all heavy equipment.
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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 throughout premises and in walk-in cooler of food spills and litter.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris out of mop sink, clean and maintain at all times.
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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 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.