SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

WINTRUST ARENA.

EAT. 92/100

200 E CERMAK RD · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 18, 2025 · passed

Passed all 3 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
3 passed
VIOLATIONS
14
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Sep 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 18
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FIRST FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 22
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLER #12 IN CONCESSION 116 ON BUT NOT IN USE AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR LOWER (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 57 F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTINUE NOT USING THE UNIT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AND MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN CONCESSION #115 STAINED AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN CONCESSION 115 WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINETS IN THE SERVICE AREA OF THE CONCESSION STANDS WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE CONCESSION STANDS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND IN THE CONCESSION STANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CFM'S ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

SEP 18
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON DEEP FRYER EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT AND COLD KNOBS MISSING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS THROUGH OUT FACILITY UNDERNEATH SHELVING, AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS THROUGHOUT FRYER STATIONS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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