Wishbone Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Wishbone Restaurant, the earliest from 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Allergen training as required” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Wishbone Restaurant squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.
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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.
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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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Jan 29, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled. Instructed to label.
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Jul 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REVOLVING DOOR WEATHER STRIP WORN. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581905 DATE 9/19/23. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Sep 26, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 19, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. A LOG BOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 7, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 30, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT 54.3F LOCATED BY DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AT 53.5F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT 70.3F & 70.1F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER LEVEL READING 00 PPM AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR. SANITIZER LEVEL MUST BE AT 100 PPM AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
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Jun 9, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: STEAK AND ANY STYLE EGGS ON BRUNCH MENU). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ISSUED AT TIME OF INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS (PLASTICWARE USED FOR TAKEOUT AND DINE-IN SILVERWARE) NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 5, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVERS IN BAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER BIN COVERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS INSIDE OF STORAGE ROOM AS WELL AS INSIDE OFFICE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES .
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May 29, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON LOWER SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA AND INVERT UTENSILS AT WAITER STATION NEAR CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM OVEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK AND LEAKY SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND LIGHT ABOVE WAITER STATION NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2018
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3.307.11 MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK (CLOSET TO NORTH WALL) BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wishbone Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wishbone Restaurant on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wishbone Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wishbone Restaurant.
Has Wishbone Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wishbone Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wishbone Restaurant 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 Wishbone Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wishbone Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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