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Wrigleyville Rooftops

1038 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
American
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2021
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Wrigleyville Rooftops has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The most recent visit was on Jun 11, 2021. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Wrigleyville Rooftops dates to Jun 11, 2021.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. 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
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF GRILLED CHICKEN AT THE HOT SERVING LINE TO BE 116F. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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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 53.1F, CUPS OF FRUITS 51F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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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 53F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Jul 1, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS BEEF GRAVY IN THE GRILL LINE COOLER AT 48.2F AND 50.2F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES VALUE AT $4.50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GRILL LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT COOLER TEMPERATURE FOUND RANGING BETWEEN 52.7F TO 65F WITH FOOD SUCH AS BEEF GRAVY AT 50.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES STORED PERSONAL ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CLEANUP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT 55.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING TCS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 15 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 50.5F, 10 POUNDS BEEF AT 51.3F, AND 5 POUNDS RAW BEEF AT 47.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 30 POUNDS FOOD VALUE AT 50 DOLLARS.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CLEANUP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 7, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS IN 3RD FLOR REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN ROOFTOP WASHROOMS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN 3RD FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wrigleyville Rooftops last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Wrigleyville Rooftops?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wrigleyville Rooftops.

Has Wrigleyville Rooftops' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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