OCT 9
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WILLIAMS INN PIZZERIA.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
2210 S MICHIGAN AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 9, 2025 · passed
5 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT TWO FRONT BAR HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 282025FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 28
2025
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD/BEVERAGE. AN EMPLOYEE TOUCHED A SLICED LIME WITH BARE HAND AND PUT IT INSIDE A BEVERAGE AT THE BAR FOR A CUSTOMER. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. APPROXIMATELY 1.5LB AT $4 WORTH OF PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE CHEMICAL/MOP SINK STORAGE AREA AND WHERE THE CONTAINERS OF DRY INGREDIENTS ARE STORED WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 42024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 4
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OF DRY INGREDIENTS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP AT THE BACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 282024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP THROUGHOUT INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING, COOKED TCS FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT DATE MARKING AND EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. BEEF BROTH (APPROX.6 GALLONS) WITH A PREP DATE OF 03/10-03/20, COOKED GROUND BEEF (APPRX. 8LBS) AND CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP (APPROX 1/2 GALLON) WITHOUT DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR COOKED FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. COOKED FOODS MAYBE HELD ON SITE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS, STARTING WITH THE FIRST DAY OF PREPARATION. APPROXIMATELY 6 1/2 GALLONS AND 8LBS DISCARDED AT $55. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OF DRY INGREDIENTS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATRUE DISHWASHING MACHINES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP AT THE BACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 152023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR AT THE BOTTOM TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON SOME VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
APR 132022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL DOOR HANDLES TO REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 62021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED MINOR CLUTTER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND MINOR DUST ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND CLEAN FLOORS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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