Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T1-C17)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

American

Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T1-C17) stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T1-C17)'s latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 9, 2025

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY RACK INSIDE COOLER USED TO STORE HOT DOGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BOWED WOOD PANELING AT FRONT COUNTER IN CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER USED TO STORE HOT DOGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Dec 20, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE ROOM.

Apr 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (HOTDOGS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING PANEL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Jul 20, 2022

License

4 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT LEVEL STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T1-C17) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T1-C17) on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T1-C17)?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T1-C17).

Has Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T1-C17)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T1-C17) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T1-C17) 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 Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T1-C17) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T1-C17) is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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