Wintrust Arena

200 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Other

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Wintrust Arena appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Wintrust Arena was last inspected on Nov 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Wintrust Arena is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FIRST FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

May 22, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLER #12 IN CONCESSION 116 ON BUT NOT IN USE AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR LOWER (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 57 F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTINUE NOT USING THE UNIT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AND MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN CONCESSION #115 STAINED AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN CONCESSION 115 WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FRYERS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINETS IN THE SERVICE AREA OF THE CONCESSION STANDS WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE CONCESSION STANDS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND IN THE CONCESSION STANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CFM'S ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Sep 18, 2023

License

5 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON DEEP FRYER EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT AND COLD KNOBS MISSING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS THROUGH OUT FACILITY UNDERNEATH SHELVING, AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS THROUGHOUT FRYER STATIONS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wintrust Arena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wintrust Arena on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wintrust Arena?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wintrust Arena.

Has Wintrust Arena's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wintrust Arena have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wintrust Arena 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 Wintrust Arena inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wintrust Arena is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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