Gideon Welles

4500 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 14 inspections at Gideon Welles stretching back to 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 12, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR AND IN REAR SIDE STORAGE ROOM GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BAR AND SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT/DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER UNIT WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1/2 GALLON HEAVY CREAM, 1/2 GALLON FRENCH ONION SOUP, 1/4 GALLON EGG MIX, 2 POUNDS BEYOND BURGER, 3 POUNDS GROUND BEEF, 5 POUNDS BRISKET, 3 POUNDS PULLED PORK, 1 POUND ROASTED RED PEPPER AND 1 GALLON HOMEMADE CHIPOTLE RANCH ($300). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 19, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF WALL AND FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND/UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Aug 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (BAR AREA) AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. (WAREWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED, SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ALONG THE WALLS AND CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA (WHERE THE DISHMACHINE IS LOCATED). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN, REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND BAR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BASEBOARD AND WALL UNDERNEATH/BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Jun 8, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING EDGES OF FLOOR TILE AROUND THE BAR AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND SOOT FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WATER LEAKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Dec 20, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY (BY DISH MACHINE) . FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MARINATED CHICKEN,SOUPS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.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: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO DRAINBOARD PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUT SIDE AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR TO COOLER UNITS
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Oct 30, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11- NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REGARDING NOT WELL DONE OR UNDERCOOKED MEAT THAT IS BEING SERVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST A SIGN AND WRITE IT ON THE MENU WITH ASTERISK ON SPECIFIC MEAT THAT IS BEING SERVED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17- ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER WITH KEGS, FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE RE SEALED AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2018
Routine
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12-NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITTAION POSTED OR DISPLAYED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17- ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11- NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REGARDING NOT WELL DONE OR UNDERCOOKED MEAT THAT IS BEING SERVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST A SIGN AND WRITE IT ON THE MENU WITH ASTERISK ON SPECIFIC MEAT THAT IS BEING SERVED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.11-FOUND EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS BY THE TV, BEHIND BAR AND DINING AREA ABOUT 15 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)-FAN GUARD OF THE 2 WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE RE SEALED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER WITH KEGS, FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) IS BEING HANDLED/PREPARED/SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED/PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 28, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DOORS NOT PROTECTED/RODENT-PROOFED,THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOORS WITH BROKEN WEATHER STRIPS/GAPS AT CORNERS OF SAID DOORS APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AND EXTERIOR DOORS THAT LEAD TO THE WALK-IN-COOLER ROOM/DRY STORAGE LIQUOR ROOM.ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREA NEAR DISHMACHINE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1931811 DATED:05/27/2016. 32 Observed the freezer near the dish area with heavy frost accumulation. Instructed facility to defrost and maintain. Observed torn gaskets at the low 2 door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. 08/27/2016 33 Observed the 2 door unused cooler at the bar to have black, mold like spots inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt accumulation in the soda guns and attached drains at the bar. Instructed facility to clean and sanitize and maintain. 08/27/2016 38 Observed a leak below the exposed hand sink at the kitchen prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 08/27/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 7/5/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS/SHELVINGS MUST MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,BENEATH THE BROILER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA FOUND DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER NEAR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER AND CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.
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May 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed the kitchen exposed handsink blocked by a trash can and sheet pan. Instructed to maintain accessible at all times. Facility removed can and pan at time of inspection. Also observed no paper towels at the bar exposed handsink and no soap or paper towels at the rear prep handsink. Instructed to install and maintain-facility complied during inspection. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the freezer near the dish area with heavy frost accumulation. Instructed facility to defrost and maintain. Observed torn gaskets at the low 2 door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the 2 door unused cooler at the bar to have black, mold like spots inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt accumulation in the soda guns and attached drains at the bar. Instructed facility to clean and sanitize and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a leak below the exposed handsink at the kitchen prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jul 7, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO ONE COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gideon Welles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gideon Welles on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gideon Welles?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Gideon Welles.

Has Gideon Welles' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gideon Welles have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gideon Welles 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 Gideon Welles inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gideon Welles is inspected roughly once per year on average.