Chicago Wings Around the World 61st & Halsted,Inc
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2020
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Score
Inspectors have visited Chicago Wings Around the World 61st & Halsted,Inc nine times, with records going back to 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 1, 2020. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Chicago Wings Around the World 61st & Halsted,Inc since Jul 1, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 8LBS. PRE-COOKED PARTY WINGS 45.9F. 10LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 46.4F. .5LB. PRE-COOKED LEGS & THIGHS 53.6F .IN 2 LARGE PLASTIC BUSS PAN ON PREP TABLE AND ON STEAM TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 18.5LBS. $44.62.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREAS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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May 15, 2020
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREAS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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May 7, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND UNDER DISH AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA,BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON LEDGE AND FLOOR AT ELECTRICAL METERS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/7/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREAS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jan 16, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS,MISSING IN DINING AREA,MISSING DOOR & WALL TRIM WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN REAR PREP AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA.
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH RAW CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE OF SINK BASIN WITH WATER.ALSO.FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH A JAR,PLASTIC PITCHER AND SOILED TOWELS.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED FROM SINKS DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER NOT WORKING AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,OFFICE AREA ALONG WALL BASES IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON BRICKS AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR NEXT TO 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF POTS AND PANS ON LOWER DISH STORAGE SHELF,BEHIND ICE MACHINE,UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES,BASEMENT LANDING IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER AND FLOOR,REAR STORAGE AREA,MOP SINK AREA ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/8/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. A NEW ONE WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2261339 2/1/19 NOT CORRECTED.#58 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. ALL MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG SIDE.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ALL COOLERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS,MISSING IN DINING AREA,MISSING DOOR & WALL TRIM WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN REAR PREP AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 1, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAH EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE. A BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. ALL MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.
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Jan 22, 2019
License
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAH EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PAPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. NO COLD WATER. MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER AT HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVEIDENCE OF 29 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES FLOOR, BAIT BOX BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,( FREEZERS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS. NO CITATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE. A BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. ALL MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.
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Oct 27, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 19, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION#7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS NEAR STAIRWELL LEADING INTO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND TO CORRECT VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW DEVICE NEEDED FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AROUND HOT WATER TANK AT STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Wings Around the World 61st & Halsted,Inc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Wings Around the World 61st & Halsted,Inc on file is from Jul 1, 2020. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Wings Around the World 61st & Halsted,Inc?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chicago Wings Around the World 61st & Halsted,Inc.
Has Chicago Wings Around the World 61st & Halsted,Inc's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Wings Around the World 61st & Halsted,Inc have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicago Wings Around the World 61st & Halsted,Inc means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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