Wishbone Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
82
Score
The WISHBONE RESTAURANT, located at 161 N Jefferson St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 6, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations. Across twelve recorded inspections, the WISHBONE RESTAURANT has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 29, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 26, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 19, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Dec 7, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations.
74
Jun 9, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Aug 5, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 29, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Oct 23, 2018
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Violations — Jan 6, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAIN COOK LINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING COLD-HOLDING UNITS: MAIN COOK LINE 2-DOOR LINE COOLER, MAIN COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD- OR HOT-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW-DRAINING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON-SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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