MAY 5
2026
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WILMA'S FAMOUS BBQ & TAVERN.
EAT. 79/100
17 N WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · passed
10 of 16 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN DUMP SINK AND HAND SINK IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 : OBSERVED SEVERAL WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER #1,MISSING HANDLES ON HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.,DISH RACKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES OVER REAR PREP AREA PREP TABLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS& HOOD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
DEC 182024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2024
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN THE RESTROOMS.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED CONDENSATION AND THE METHOD OF COOLING ELBOW NOODLES TO BE INADEQUATE. MUST LEAVE FOOD UNCOVERED TO COOL PROPERLY DURING COOLING PROCESS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP IN THE REACH-IN COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE KITCHEN. MUST HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
OCT 62021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKE... ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN EHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED WRITTEN PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FROM BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS; NO SANITIZER. FACILITY MUST ALSO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE BOTH CLEAN UP POLICY AND ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PREWRAPPED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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APR 182018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, METAL PLATE DISLODGED AND LARGE GAPS UNDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS AT MAIN COOK LINE WITH SCRUFFY BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
AUG 12017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 1
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING BOLTS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE GREASE TRAP BOLTS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP AND THE INSIDE OF AN UNSED 2 DOOR COOLER ON THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS AT THE BAR ARE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE IN DISREPAIR AND THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE AND REPAIR THE PLUMBING LEAK.
JAN 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE PREP AREA AND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA IN USE WITH A SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 50PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PREP AREA 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
FEB 182016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Storage shelving/racks in kitchen prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter, and bar area counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in cooler in state of disrepair, floor had gaps, peeling metal section, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar area not clean, need cleaning(corners).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2nd exposed hand sink faucet in kitchen prep area, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
OCT 82015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (WATER TEMPERATURE AT 66.1F) AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE NORTH END OF THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN LARGE WHITE BINS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE AND LEFT DRAIN PLUG NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN PLUGS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
JAN 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UTENSILS IN POOR REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DELI MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED AND MISSING SECTION OF WALL BASE TILES NEXT TO REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 62013FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2013
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
DURING INPECTION OBSERVED NO HAND TOWELS AT 3 BAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND NO SOAP AT ONE OF THE BAR HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND TOWELS AT ALL BAR EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.CDI 7-38-030 CRITICAL CITATION #H000083330 10
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
UPON INSPECTION FOUND NO HOT WATER IN THE MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL TIMES AT RESTROOM FACILITIES.SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-030 #H000083330 10
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE DISHMACHINE AREA.
FEB 102011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 132010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 13
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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