WRIGLEYVILLE DAIRY QUEEN.

Chicago Health Dept

3811 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2023.

Last inspected Sep 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 22

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE IN POOR REPAIRS (RIPPED OFF). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED THE DIPPER WELL SINK IN POOR REPAIRS WITH WATER LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CRACKS/PEELING PAINT ON WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA --CRACKED TILES ON WALL BASE LEAKING TH THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. --FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED TILED, CLEAN AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

JUN 8

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

JUN 30

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN/CRACKED INTERIOR LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

APR 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH ITS COMMON NAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN SINK AND DIP SAUCES.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN/CRACKED INTERIOR LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE HOT DOG COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM.---- LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK.----MISSING/BROKEN TOILET TANK IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEMENT FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK AND ONE STAIR TO BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKS, CREVICES, DIVOTS COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS AND MOISTURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING CRACKED/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MAR 8

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELF INSIDE THE PREP COOLER,REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER IN PREP AREA BY THE YOGURT UNIT

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA

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JUN 16

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND BOTTOM FRONT WALK IN COOLER WITH LOOSE RUSTY METAL. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND LEAKY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

SEP 6

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TOADYS INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUN 18

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ALONG THE EDGE OF THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND ALSO IN THE CAN OPENER HOLSTER. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION IN THE SODA NOZZLES AT THE SELF SERVICE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOR BOTH.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLENANBLE SURFACE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

JUL 25

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 10 HOT DOGS STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 121.6F TO 128F. HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 138F TO 140F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND: 10 EACH; VALUE $4.33 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT, SIDE AND REAR DOORS ARE WIDE OPENED. HOUSE FLIES INSIDE THE PREMISES. AS I WAS INTRODUCING MYSELF TO THE EMPLOYEE BEHIND THE COUNTER A FLIES FLEW BY HIS MOUTH. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS TRY TO WAVE OFF THE FLIES FROM FOOD AND THEM SELF. ALL DOORS WERE CLOSED UPON MY REQUEST, AND INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT CLOSED AT ALL TIME OR PROVIDE SCREEN DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

JAN 31

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES ICE CREAM, HOT DOGS, AND BBQ BEEF SANDWICHES). ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND BROOM NOT STORED PROPERLY.

MAY 11

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE/LEAKAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE AREAS.

JUL 27

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 13

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR,(TAPE ON WALL),INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR IT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

JUL 6

2010

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, UNABLE TO CLOSE LID.RACCOMENDED ADDITIONAL PICKUPS.SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000062888-16

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

JUN 28

2010

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-13-09,REPORT #156554: (#33)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BERAGE DISPENSER IN DINING AREA.(#32)NOTED BROKEN CABINET DOOR UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.(#35)NOTED DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE ON CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO62883-11

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA,WEST CORNER.ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED.REMOVE CLUTTER

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