Wentworth Seafood House
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Wentworth Seafood House has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. On Jul 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 14 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Wentworth Seafood House trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). SERVICE TECHINCIAN ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND SERVICEED UNIT. NOW READING 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT NON-FUNCTIONAL WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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67
May 29, 2024
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN MENTIONED ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS A BOX OF RAW CHICKEN BONES THAWING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
35
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND SPIDER WEBS ON THE FUSE BOX NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, IN THE OPENING OF THE OUTLET BOX NEAR THE MICROWAVE, AND ON THE CLOTHS USED TO OUTLINE THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE. ALL OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPIDER WEBS AND DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12: OBSERVED THE LONG WOODEN SPOON, USED TO STIR FOOD IN THE BIG POTS, STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE HOT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND NOT TO STORE THE ITEM IN THE HANDWASHING IN BETWEEN USES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, BOTH LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE IN THE REA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED A PIECE OF STYROFOAM FILLED WITH OLD FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN BEING USED AS A BARRIER ON A CART WITH DIRTY DISHES AND DISHWASHING DETERGENT NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MENTIONED STYROFOAM AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY AT THE FAR BACK OF THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD STORED IN THREE DIFFERENT COLD HOLDING UNITS. UPON ENTERING REAR FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS QUICKLY STORING TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STAND-ALONE FREEZER. 15 DOZEN AND A HALF DOZEN EGGS (73.7-75.2F) FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER, RAW CHICKEN (60.5F) FOUND IN PREP COOLER, AND 12 BEEF MEATBALLS (53.0F-55.0F) FOUND IN THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF PRODUCT AT $100. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
22
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON CRAWL ON THE WALL NEAR THE FUSE BOX AND INSIDE THE MIXING BOWL OF THE COMMERCIAL MIXER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, ON ALL THE SHEVING UNITS WITH CANNED GOODS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT, ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND ON THE METAL LEDGES OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO 2 OYSTERS, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 3 CLAMS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINERS UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS AT $55 DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/09/2023, REPORT #2577051 #49: THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WERE NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. ALSO, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS AND STOVE. #55: OBSERVED SPLATTER ON THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE ROUND VENTED TUBE ABOVE THE PREP LINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILING OF BOTH WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FANS ON THE CEILING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND SPIDER WEBS ON THE FUSE BOX NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, IN THE OPENING OF THE OUTLET BOX NEAR THE MICROWAVE, AND ON THE CLOTHS USED TO OUTLINE THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE. ALL OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPIDER WEBS AND DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LONG WOODEN SPOON, USED TO STIR FOOD IN THE BIG POTS, STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE HOT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND NOT TO STORE THE ITEM IN THE HANDWASHING IN BETWEEN USES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, BOTH LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE IN THE REA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN MENTIONED ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PIECE OF STYROFOAM FILLED WITH OLD FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN BEING USED AS A BARRIER ON A CART WITH DIRTY DISHES AND DISHWASHING DETERGENT NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MENTIONED STYROFOAM AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY AT THE FAR BACK OF THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS A BOX OF RAW CHICKEN BONES THAWING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
35
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WERE NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS AND STOVE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLATTER ON THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE ROUND VENTED TUBE ABOVE THE PREP LINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILING OF BOTH WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FANS ON THE CEILING.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER; MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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86
Aug 2, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED RAW EGGS BETWEEN 77-78F ON SITE. 2 CASES EQUIVILENT TO APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS AT A COST OF $80.00. RAW EGGS WERE DISCARDED ON SITE.
22
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY SEASONING STORAGE CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA IS NOT LABELED. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABELS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS THAT ARE DAMAGED IN CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/FIX DAMAGED GASKETS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FROST BUILDUP INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER LOCATED NEAR STAIRS IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOUND ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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78
May 24, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 2 LIVE ROACHES ON THE ICE CONTAINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON THE FISH TANK IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON A SHELF AND ON MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN A MIXER BOWL AND CONTAINER AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FURNANCE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT AND LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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90
May 11, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: 7-206.12 OBSERVED OPEN RODENTICIDE BAIT LOCATED THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OPEN RODENT BAIT ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO PROPERLY APPLY RODENTICIDES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2501006 DATED 5/3/21; OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. AROUND 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER COOL PREP STATIONS, NEAR 3 COMP SINK, ALONG WALL BASES. AROUND 60 SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BY THE DEEP FREEZER, IN CLOSET AND IN FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. DURING RE-INSPECTION ON 5/11/21 OBSERVED ABOUT MORE THAN 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STAIR CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ON THE SHELVES AND MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND MORE THAN 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE ALL RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATLH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAMES OF FOODS FOR ALL FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED A DEAD RODENT LOCATED BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PIPES LOCATED BY THE AIR GAP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED PLASTIC AROUND THE PIPE FOR THE AIR GAP THAT IS LOCATED BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARD BOARD USED FOR LINING OF SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT HARBORING OF PEST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDES OF PREP STATIONS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT RODENT AND PEST HARBORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED CRACKED, DEEP DARK GROOVED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON THE FAUCET FOR POT FILLER WITH HOSE ATTACHED OR REMOVE HOSE ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED THROUGH OUT THE VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, CUSTOMER DINING AREA, IN THE OFFICE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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41
May 3, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. AROUND 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER COOL PREP STATIONS, NEAR 3 COMP SINK, ALONG WALL BASES. AROUND 60 SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BY THE DEEP FREEZER, IN CLOSET AND IN FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATLH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEANING KIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD USED FOR LINING OF SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT HARBORING OF PEST.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDES OF PREP STATIONS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT RODENT AND PEST HARBORING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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61
Jun 17, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 7, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BY THE DEEP FREEZER, IN CLOSET AND IN FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR DOUBLE EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, BURNERS, WOK STATION ETC), BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN SEVERAL ROOMS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND IN BASEMENT AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDE AREAS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND AND UNDER DISHMACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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74
Aug 14, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 19 DOZEN EGGS(19LBS) IN BOXES OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 73F. MUST MAINTAIN EGGS AT 45 DEGREES F AND BELOW. 3-501.16 B. ALSO OBSERVED 12 HANGING PRECOOKED PIGEONS(12LBS)ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT 75F. MUST MAINTAIN TCS FOOD AT 41 DEGREES F AND BELOW. 3-501.16A2 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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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 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE RECORD OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS FOR PAST 90 CALENDAR DAYS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED 6 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE EVIDENCE OF INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. PRIOROTY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING WATER NOTED AT THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS,TOILETS, OR ANY PLUMBING FIXTURES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WATER UNDER PRESSSURE AT ALL FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. PRIOROTY VIOLATION 7-38-030C
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS. ALSO REMOVE LITTER FROM THE FLOOR IN WASHROOMS AND PROPERLY COVER RECEPTACLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT, IN PREP AREA, STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASMENT, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR LARGE OPEN HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES(LOWER & UPPER SECTIONS),SHELVES, RACKS, COUNTERS, BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS, CONDIMENT CONTAINERS, AND ALL EQUIOMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE A FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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May 1, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND A CONTAINER OF PORK ON THE TABLE AT 57.4 DEGREES. MANAGER DISCARDED PORK AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT 40 OR BELOW OR 140 AND ABOVE. TOTAL VALUE 10 POUNDS $25.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 HANDSINKS OBSTRUCTED. 1 IN REAR PREP AREA WITH COOKING UTENSILS AND THE OTHER AT THE FRONT COFFEE BAR FILLED WITH TEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ARTICLES TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGER REMOVED ARTICLES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED PREPED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE SENT TO THE DISH MACHINE AFTER EACH USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. BOARDS ARE DARK IN COLOR AND HAVE DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHHINE, HOOD VENTILATION, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 28, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood shelving in basement rear dry storage area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed small leak underneath three-compartment sink a drain pipe, directly under sanitizing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed 1 of 3 sink stoppers available at the 3 compartment sink, during inspection. Instructed manager to provide remaining stoppers for all sink compartments. Observed no drain line for walk in freezer condenser unit. Instructed manager to provide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wentworth Seafood House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wentworth Seafood House on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wentworth Seafood House?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Wentworth Seafood House.
Has Wentworth Seafood House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wentworth Seafood House have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wentworth Seafood House 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 Wentworth Seafood House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wentworth Seafood House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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