Wings N Fins
Last inspected: Jul 5, 2022
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Score
Across the available record, Wings N Fins has four inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The most recent visit was on Jul 5, 2022. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Wings N Fins dates to Jul 5, 2022.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 5, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING: FROZEN SHRIMPS SITTING IN CONTAINER OF WATER IN THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER THAWING EITHER UNDER RUNNING COOL WATER OR INSIDE THE COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO NOTED CEILING TILES, WALLS AND AIR VENT COVER DIRTY. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Mar 25, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jul 12, 2019
License
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 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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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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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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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 TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wings N Fins last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wings N Fins on file is from Jul 5, 2022. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wings N Fins?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wings N Fins.
Has Wings N Fins' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wings N Fins have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wings N Fins means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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