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WELLS ON WELLS

1617 N WELLS ST · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for WELLS ON WELLS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565089

Location recorded for this inspection · WELLS ON WELLS · 1617 N WELLS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092551

Location recorded for this inspection · WELLS ON WELLS · 1617 N WELLS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 07/06/12 REPORT#1229994 NO CORRECTED #38 THE CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE IS MISSING FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSED WATER FROM THE FAN UNIT IS DRAINING INTO A BUCKET IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT FOOD AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER AT PREP DISPLAY COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1230038

Location recorded for this inspection · WELLS ON WELLS · 1617 N WELLS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WALL COVERING FOR EXPOSED WOOD IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR THE WALLS IN DISREPAIR AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND AROUND THE KITCHEN DOORWALL TO THE OUTSIDE. ALSO OBSERVED DRYWALL TAPE COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE IS MISSING FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. CONDENSED WATER FROM THE FAN UNIT IS DRAINING INTO A BUCKET IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229994

Location recorded for this inspection · WELLS ON WELLS · 1617 N WELLS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 47.3F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE, HUMMUS, EGGS AND CHEESES. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE THE COOLER UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CEVICHE AT 49.2F, SALSA AT 48.5F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 50.7F, GUACAMOLE AT 46.5F, COOKED RICE AT 47.8F, HAMBURGERS AT 45.1F, HUMMUS AT 48.0F, POTATO SALAD AT 50.1F, PASTA SALAD AT 50.3F, CHEESE AT 49.2F, EGGS AT 45.5F, COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 45.6F, SOUR CREAM AT 44.0F, BUTTERMILK AT 44.5F, GOAT CHEESE AT 47.3F, FETA CHEESE AT 47.6F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.6F, CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 49.1F, RAW BACON AT 46.7F, CUT TOMATOES AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 165# OF FOOD WORTH $361. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE PREP COOLERS. MUST STORE IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WALL COVERING FOR EXPOSED WOOD IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR THE WALLS IN DISREPAIR AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND AROUND THE KITCHEN DOORWALL TO THE OUTSIDE. ALSO OBSERVED DRYWALL TAPE COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE IS MISSING FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. CONDENSED WATER FROM THE FAN UNIT IS DRAINING INTO A BUCKET IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154628

Location recorded for this inspection · WELLS ON WELLS · 1617 N WELLS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT KITCHEN SINK MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND SHIELD LIGHT IN FRUIT WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REMOVE BUCKET OF STANDING WATER. VENTILATION IN MENS AND MIDDLE LADIES RESTROOMS NOT OPERATING, MUST REPAIR.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1442816.

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