Wintrust Arena

200 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Other

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Wintrust Arena five times, with records going back to 2017. The most recent visit was on Sep 18, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Wintrust Arena's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 18, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2023

Reinspection

4 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.

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.

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED UNDER ABOVE VIOLATION.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE OFFICE AND COLD KITCHEN (BEHIND PALLETS ALONG WALL, BEHIND ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED UNDER LICENSE #2536047 (SEE REPORT #2581703).

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.

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.

Oct 3, 2019

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS IN REAR COOKING AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA IN CONCESSION STANDS #115 AND #116.

Dec 12, 2018

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 14, 2017

License

3 minor violations.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN 220-PANTRY AREA. ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES, FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS WHERE NECESSARY.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS OF DUST AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS WHERE NECESSARY.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wintrust Arena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wintrust Arena on file is from Sep 18, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wintrust Arena?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wintrust Arena.

Has Wintrust Arena's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wintrust Arena have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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.

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