Wrigleyville Rooftop

1044 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
American
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2021
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Score
Medium Risk

Wrigleyville Rooftop has been inspected seven times since 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 11, 2021. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Wrigleyville Rooftop is from Jun 11, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Wrigleyville Rooftop trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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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
Jun 11, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE LINE COOLER ON THE 3RD FLOOR TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA 46.4F, CUPS OF FRUITS 50F, SLICED TOMATOES 47.7F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE SERVING LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Jun 14, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED OUTSIDE PREMISES NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. MUST INSTALL INSIDE THE PREMISES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13 UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE LOCATED IN AN INDOOR AREA.
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Jun 10, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS.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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE 5TH FLOOR ROOF BAR. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.12 ALL STORED ITEMS BEHIND THE 4TH FLOOR SMALL BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR IE: DRINKING CUPS, BOTTLED WATER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED OUTSIDE PREMISES NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. MUST INSTALL INSIDE THE PREMISES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13 UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE LOCATED IN AN INDOOR AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-305.11 EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD/BEVERAGE PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 6, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT ANY OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM WASH BOWLS THROUGHOUT THE 3RD AND 4TH FLOORS. THIRD FLOOR WASH ROOM WASH BOWL HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 62.1F. FORTH FLOOR WASHROOM WASH BOWL TEMPERATURES AT 61.2F, 60.8F, AND 60.4F. MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE STATES THE MOTOR ON THE HOT WATER TANK FOR ALL THOSE WASHROOMS IS BROKEN. HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL OTHER WASHBOWLS INCLUDING THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASH BOWLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS COOKED BRATWURSTS & COOKED HOT DOGS HELD HOT ON A GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 123.8F & 117.7F. ALL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT FOODS AT 135F OR GREATER. ESTIMATED VALUE DISCARDED TO BE $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS MARINATED STEAK IN A PREP COOLER AT THE COOKS LINE AT 48.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS.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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE 5TH FLOOR ROOF BAR. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS BEHIND THE 4TH FLOOR SMALL BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR IE: DRINKING CUPS, BOTTLED WATER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED OUTSIDE PREMISES NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. MUST INSTALL INSIDE THE PREMISES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE LOCATED IN AN INDOOR AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD/BEVERAGE PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 20, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT DISHWASHING AREA AT 2ND FLOOR, 4TH FLOOR BAR, AND 5TH FLOOR ROOF BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL AREAS MENTIONED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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May 24, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 3RD FLOOR GRILLING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON 2ND FLOOR PORCH AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wrigleyville Rooftop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wrigleyville Rooftop on file is from Jun 11, 2021. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wrigleyville Rooftop?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wrigleyville Rooftop.

Has Wrigleyville Rooftop's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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