47th California Shell/Wetzel's Pretzels

4658 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Seafood

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at 47th California Shell/Wetzel's Pretzels, the earliest from 2015. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; 47th California Shell/Wetzel's Pretzels is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

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Apr 15, 2020

Routine

3 major violations.

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

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Mar 5, 2015

License

2 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLES AT UTILITY SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 47th California Shell/Wetzel's Pretzels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 47th California Shell/Wetzel's Pretzels on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has 47th California Shell/Wetzel's Pretzels' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 47th California Shell/Wetzel's Pretzels have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 47th California Shell/Wetzel's Pretzels means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 47th California Shell/Wetzel's Pretzels inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 47th California Shell/Wetzel's Pretzels is inspected about once every four years on average.

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Score: 90 — Low Risk

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