Wrigleyville Dog

3735 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
American
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 21 inspections at Wrigleyville Dog, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Wrigleyville Dog on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL OPENINGS SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: COOKS ONE DOOR LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 55.4 WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 53.6F. REPAIR MAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED COOLER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN AT 53.6F, AMERICAN CHEESE AT 53.1F, VEGGIES BURGERS AT 52.9F, BEEF AT 54.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR NOT PROTECTED FROM PEST ENTRY. LARGE 4 INCH GAP ON TOP PORTION OF DOOR, 1 INCH GAP ON SIDE OF DOOR, NO TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENING ON THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE DOOR AND THE PORTION OF MESH SCREENING FOUND WITH HOLES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF THE SCREEN DOOR BEING USED AT THIS TIME AND TORN MESH REPLACED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORED ITEMS NEXT TO THE SINK FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS (RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 29, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALADS AND BAKLAVA IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SAID ITEMS WITH COMMON NAMES AND INGREDIENTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POLISH SAUSAGES AND MOZZARELLA STICKS NOT COVERED IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER CHEST IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOOD FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVERED FOOD BUCKETS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ITEMS ELEVATED WITH MILK CRATES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PROPER SHELVING UNITS AND AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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May 14, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD STORAGE RACK WITH FOOD ITEMS. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD OR REPOSITION FOOD STORAGE SHELVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH SPILLS ON THE SHELVE, DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER DRIPPING FORM EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE CREAM MACHINE, BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE AND AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Aug 7, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 30, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS SHELVES AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN SAID AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG OF INSECTICIDE (CYPERMETHRIN) TAPED TO THE WALL IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HANGING ABOVE A PREP TABLE WITH STORED BULK SUGAR, A CONTAINER OF COOKING OIL AND ICE CREAM TOPPINGS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE INSECTICIDES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A BULK CONTAINER BUCKET OF UNIDENTIFIED POWDER NOT LABELED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICALS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: NO DISPOSABLE GLOVES ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. PREMISES OPEN/OPERATING PREPARING AND SERVING FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS ON BUNS AND HOT DOGS/ITALIAN SAUSAGE. EMPLOYEE SENT TO THE STORE TO PURCHASE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGES AND A LARGE CONTAINER OF CHILI NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL SUCH FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU AND DISCLOSE AND INFORM OF SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN SAID AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING/PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES, NOT JUST UPON THE HEALTH INSPECTOR ARRIVAL.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL SHELVING AT DISH AREA FOR CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT/SEAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.----DIRTY FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE DUST IN CEILING VENTILATION OF THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 23, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 16, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOF.GAP OF 1/4" AND 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NEED TO LABEL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOAM CUPS INSIDE FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PIECES OF RAW WOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE POROUS AND NOT CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD MUST BE INSTALLED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, OR RE-INSTALL REMOVED DRAIN BOARD.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AND FREE FROM RUST. ICE BUILD-UP ON PIPES UNDER AND BEHIND CONDENSER UNIT,INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR,REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PEST CONTROL BINDER AND COVER FOR LICENSE AND OTHER DOCUMENT EXTREMELY GREASY,STICK AT TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO LIQUID FOOD SPILLAGE UNDER THE POP DISPENSER,DUST BUILD UP ON PIPES UNDER THE STEAM TABLE.ENCRUSTED FOOD AT SMALL MIXER,AND MEAT SLICER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AT FRONT AND REAR AREA,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR MUST CLEANED ALSO BY THE SODA BOXES(NORTH WALL).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES AT NORTH WALL UNDER THE HOSES OF SODA BOXES DISPENSER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH PREP AREA WITH DEAD INSECT AND DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL NON-FOOD ITEMS:BATTERIES,TOOLS ETC MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREP AREA BY AND AROUND MEAT SLICER AND PREP TABLE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Apr 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNIT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR/PAINT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. (SWEATERS,ETC.) MUST RELOCATE.
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Dec 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT PREP COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FRONT AND REAR PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE ICE MACHINE PANELS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEANA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 8, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ON CONDENSER INSIDE DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: DESSERT REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Mar 10, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CONDIMENT REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 48.7F, ROAST BEEF AT 48.7F, BUCKET OF CHICKEN AT 53.6, AND A BOX OF POLISH SAUSAGE AT 49.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE DIRT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 19, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD TILES AT MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. BROKEN THERMOMETER IN SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER. UNREADABLE THERMOMETER IN SMALL COOLER UNDER COOKING GYROS. NO THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL.
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Feb 10, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 2, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.OBSERVED SOUP STORED IN STEAM TABLE AT TEMPERATURE OF 98.6F; CHEESE FOR NACHOS STORED AT SAME UNIT AT TEMPERATURE OF 97.8F; FOUND COOKED CHICKEN COVERED ON TOP CHARCOAL GRILL(UNIT OFF)AT TEMPERATURE OF 77.3F TO 115.6F.ALSO FOUND GYROS MEAT ROLL PLACE ON WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETE.SPIT UNIT AT TEMPERATURE OF 52.6F-60.9F-AND 66.7F(BROILER SPIT WAS OFF).INTERMITTENT COOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. ONCE THE MEAT ROLL IS PLACED ON THE BROILER SPIT , COOKING MUST BE CONTINUOUS WITH THE OUTSIDE LAYER SLICED OFF WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETE. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)HOOOO60442-18.POUND 10, VALUE 50.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-14-09, REPORT#160777 (#41)NOTED CLUTTER STORED IN MOP SINK .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE. KEEP MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION :7-42-090 HOOOO60442-18
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE ALL CARDBOARDS AND NEWSPAPERS THROUGHOUT THE SHELVES, ON TOP COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO PAINT ALL RAW WOOD IN PREP FRONT AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wrigleyville Dog last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wrigleyville Dog on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wrigleyville Dog?

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

Has Wrigleyville Dog's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wrigleyville Dog have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wrigleyville Dog means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Wrigleyville Dog inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wrigleyville Dog is inspected roughly once per year on average.