Wings & Fins
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Wings & Fins has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Jul 22, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Wings & Fins's record stops at Jul 22, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Wings & Fins' 78 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 12, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT TURNING ON DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT CONTAIN ALLERGENS (PEANUTS, EGGS) THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (PREPACKAGED COLESLAW, PREPACKAGED SLICED WATERMELON) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE FOR ALL PREPACKAGED COLESLAWS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE PREP COOLER RUSTY. MUST REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN CORNERS BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR AND FRONT WAITING AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BOTTOM (MIDDLE PIPE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED(ITALIAN BEEF). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACK(S) INSIDE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CELING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND ATTACHED LIGHTING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASY BUILD-UP).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: WHEN NOT IN USE DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM MOP PAIL AND HANG MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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May 10, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS,VENTS IN CEILING AREAS,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Apr 30, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIRED OF 40F.AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER 65F. RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLER IN POOR REPAIR ON COOLER DOORS.MUST REPLACE.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER THATS 40F OR BELOW TO SO FOODS.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE CATFISH STEAKS-52F,CHICKEN-49F,CHICKEN TENDERS-52F,OCEAN PEARCH-52F,COLE SLAW-49FAND JACK SALMON-51F.APPROX 55LBS,MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOWCOST APPROX $175.00 WAS REMOVED FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS,VENTS IN CEILING AREAS,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Dec 23, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wings & Fins last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wings & Fins on file is from Jul 22, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wings & Fins?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wings & Fins.
Has Wings & Fins' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wings & Fins have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wings & Fins means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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