The Weiner's Circle — Weiner Circle
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2015, The Weiner's Circle — Weiner Circle has 19 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 19, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Weiner's Circle — Weiner Circle trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW FROM 8/26/2024, REPORT #2600685. SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(HOTDOGS, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK DRY SPICES IN BAR AREA WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN/ PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT DELI COOLER/PREP TABLE WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS, INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED INNERMOST NORTHEAST STORAGE CLOSET INACCESSIBLE DUE TO BEING FULL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITMES AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBOAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Oct 26, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Oct 19, 2023
Complaint
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER TO MONITOR THE SANITIZATION WHILE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-31-22 REPORT #2553721 NOT CORRECTED. #57-: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58- 2-102.13-- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET, AND OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER FRYER BASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Mar 31, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13) NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Feb 17, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Oct 19, 2021
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 4, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-14-2020,REPORT #2356679. #51) 5-204.12: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSER UNIT. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Jan 14, 2020
Routine
3 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 Repeat FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(A) INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES(INTERIOR BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-15-19,REPORT #2262088 #47) 4-501.11: OBSERVED NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #51) 5-204.12: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #58) 2-102.13:OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Feb 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS,SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF PATTIES, PAR COOKED FRIES, PAR COOKED CHICKEN BREAST, HOT DOGS, ETC. STORED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES ON ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Jul 25, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR INTERIOR BROKEN DOOR FRAME ON SIDE EXIT DOOR (SOUTH). REPAIR BROKEN MOP RACK IN TOILET ROOM. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON GARBAGE CAN IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEAD BUGS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN REAR PREP AND FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, LEVEL OFF FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER, AND CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1989675, DATED 2/24/17. VIOLATION INCLUDES #18; OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM (MIDDLE) OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 LAKEVIEW GLASS IS ON SITE TO REPAIR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 24, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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 FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM (MIDDLE) OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, CALCIUM BUILD UP PRESENT. LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE OUTSIDE DRY STORAGE SHED NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS PRESENT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT, MAINTAIN ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1763803 4/28/16 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING POP & FOOD STORAGE OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED HAS A APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR "3/4-1" IN THE BOTTOM CENTER AND REAR DOOR APPX "1/2" ALONG BOTTOM.MANAGER LEFT PREMISES TO GO TO THE STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEPS TO BE INSTALLED.DOOR SWEEPS ARE BEING INSTALLED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REACH IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK NEEDS TO BE VISIBLE TO VIEW.
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Apr 28, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH OUTSIDE SHEDS.
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF IN OUTSIDE SHED AND DOOR OPENING IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER APPX "1/2",POP & FOOD STORAGE SHED HAS A APPX "3/4" ALONG BOTTOM,FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR HAS A APPX."3/4-1" ALONG BOTTOM IN CENTER,REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A APPX."3/4-1" ALONG BOTTOM AND DOOR PANEL DAMAGED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/28/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1583231 10/21/15 NOT CORRECTED#34-FLOOR NOT SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE REPAINT TO BE CLEANED.IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR MUST REPAIR.#35-WINDOW WITH DUCK TAPE MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR WINDOW.#38-MUST INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH BACKFLOW DEVICE.#45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LEGS OF SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REACH IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE DAMAGED IN DINING AREA.MUST MAKE FLOORING IN SHEDS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CEILING VENT IN DINING AREA,OPENING AROUND PIPES IN UPPER WALL IN OUTSIDE PAPER SHED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Oct 21, 2015
License
12 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING RUST AND PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM SHELVES AND ALL SHELVES NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANGING PLASTIC ON ENTRANCE OF WALK IN COOLER CRECHED AND BROKEN. REPLACE ALL BROKEN CRACKED HANGING PLASTIC SO THEY CNA BE PREOPERLY CLEANED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE USE OF RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED. ALL RAW WOOD IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND SODA SYRUP ROOM MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. SEAL PAINT AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MASKING TAPE ON SALT SHAKER. REMOVE MASKING TAPE SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL RACKS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL RACKS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF FOOD PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAINT SO THAT FLOOR CAN BE CLEANED. OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER WITH BROKEN CONCRETE. ALL CONCRETE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOOR WITHIN WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND VENTS AND MAINTAIN. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WINDOW CRACKED AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE WINDOW TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BACK ROOM CONTAINING DRY STORAGE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD ON LIGHTS IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD. OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD IN SODA SYRUP ROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Weiner's Circle — Weiner Circle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Weiner's Circle — Weiner Circle on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Weiner's Circle — Weiner Circle?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Weiner's Circle — Weiner Circle.
Has The Weiner's Circle — Weiner Circle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Weiner's Circle — Weiner Circle have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Weiner's Circle — Weiner Circle means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Weiner's Circle — Weiner Circle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Weiner's Circle — Weiner Circle is inspected around two times per year on average.
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