The Wellsley
504 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654
Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)
No Entry · as of Jul 20, 2026
The Wellsley was last inspected on July 20, 2026 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
July 20, 2026 · Non-Inspection
Result: No Entry
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Observed gap opening approx: 1/4" at bottom of rear exit door that leads to alley.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the employee rear unisex washroom.must provide and maintain.
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: Instructed to detail clean walls along the south-end of the kitchen prep areas to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine improperly santizing at a concentration of 0ppm chlorine. Corrected on site low temperature dish machine repaired before conclusion of inspection, sanitizing properly at a concentration of 100ppm chlorine after repair. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed uncovered knives, forks and spoons stored in containers on shelves in front prep area of kitchen. Instructed to cover or invert utensils during store to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe of handwashing sink in dishwashing area leaking. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe of handwashing sink in dishwashing area and maintain. Observed cold water off at prep sink in basement. Instructed to repair or turn on cold water to basment prep 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 damaged ceiling in front hallway of basement above equipment and utensils stored on shelving units. Instructed to smoothly repair ceiling above equipment and utensils on shelving units in front hallway of basement for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust and grease buildup on filters of hoods in gas cookline area. Instructed to clean filters of hoods in gas cookline area and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up onn ceiling ventilation vent inside employees washrooms. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in all gender staff restroom and all gender toilet rooms on 2nd floor. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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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.