Pass

Wishbone Restaurant

161 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 6, 2026

Wishbone Restaurant was last inspected on January 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

January 6, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical2 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed main cook line area handwashing sink missing signage notifying food employees to wash hands. Instructed to provide adequate signage to all handwashing sinks and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no internal ambient air thermometers provided in the following cold-holding units: main cook line 2-door line cooler, main cook line drawer cooler. Instructed to provide at least one internal ambient air thermometer in a conspicuous and easily-viewable location in all equipment used to cold- or hot-hold tcs food items and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed rear food prep area handwashing sink drain plumbing in poor repair, slow-draining but functional. Instructed to repair or replace rear food prep area handwashing sink drain plumbing to allow for adequate drainage and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed several city of chicago certified food managers on-site without allergen awareness training certificates. Instructed to provide all city of chicago certified food managers with additional allergen awareness training and maintain certificate(s) on-site for inspector review at all times.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled. Instructed to label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the revolving door weather strip worn. Must replace to prevent entry point for pest.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581905 DATE 9/19/23. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a white panel inside the ice machine that touched ice filled with a black mold-like substance. Instructed manager to wash, clean, sanitize and maintain. Ice is used for human consumption. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed retail food establishment without a licensed pest control operator reports. All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed illinois exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. A log book shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service reports and the pest control company’s illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty and dusty ceiling tiles in the rear prep area and near the ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulbs in the upstairs dry storage area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper water temperature at hand washing sink at 54.3f located by dish washing area. Observed improper water temperature at hand sink in rear prep area at 53.5f, water temperature at hand sinks in women's bathroom at 70.3f & 70.1f. Water temperature at hand washing sinks must be at 100.0f or above through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed chemical sanitizer level reading 00 ppm at low temperature dish machine at bar. Sanitizer level must be at 100 ppm at low temperature dish machine. Priority violation. 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu presented for all animal food products that can be ordered raw or undercooked (ex: steak and any style eggs on brunch menu). Facility has use of electronic menus due to health concerns, instructed to provide consumer advisory on all menus (print and electronic). (refer to cdph consumer advisory guide issued at time of inspection) priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed eating utensils (plasticware used for takeout and dine-in silverware) not inverted. Instructed management to avoid contamination by inverting utensils with handles exposed after sanitizing and air drying.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted food debris under dry storage shelving units located on 2nd floor. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ice bin covers in bar prep. Must provide and maintain proper bin covers.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet neck on left side of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large items stored on floors inside of storage room as well as inside office space. Instructed to elevate items 6 inches off the floor. Must maintain premises .

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a disclosure and reminder statement on menus regarding raw eggs. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued. (refer to handout)

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers with common food names; flour, sugar, etc., when food has been removed from original packaging. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes being stored on lower shelves in the prep area and invert utensils at waiter station near customer seating area, to prevent contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken door gaskets on 2-door prep cooler across from oven in prep area. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at 3-comp sink and leaky sprayer at dish machine, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out lights in dry storage room and light above waiter station next to toilet rooms. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2.102.14(n) no employee health policy available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide the form 1b or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2.501.11 no clean up kit available on site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide kit & procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrhea events that involve the discharge of fecal or vomitus matter onto surfaces in the establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citations issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3.307.11 must install splash guard at hand sink (closet to north wall) behind bar. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.