Chicago Wingz Around the World

4300 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
American
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2020
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Score
High Risk

Chicago Wingz Around the World has been inspected four times since 2019. The most recent visit was on Jun 26, 2020. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. Note that Chicago Wingz Around the World's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 26, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to 11 violations.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: THE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, THERE WAS A CONTAINER FULL OF SOAPY WATER STORED INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NOT OBSTRUCT OR STORE ANYTHING IN OR IN FRONT OF SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PIC ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ONE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING/SERVING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE CEILING/WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG UP FOR PROPER DRYING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CONSTRUCTION ARTICLES (LADDERS,TOOLS) ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 18, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION AND ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR MAINTAINING FROZEN FOODS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-8-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOOR FOR WASH ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CONSTRUCTION ARTICLES (LADDERS,TOOLS) ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Wingz Around the World last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Wingz Around the World on file is from Jun 26, 2020. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Wingz Around the World?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chicago Wingz Around the World.

Has Chicago Wingz Around the World's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chicago Wingz Around the World have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chicago Wingz Around the World means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.