Complaint
Mar 30, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Gt Prime
705-707 N Wells St
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 3, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BENEATH THE REAR KITCHEN EXTERIOR DOOR (TO OUTDOOR LOADING BAY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP OR REPLACE DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS ADEQUATELY PROTECTED FROM ENTRY OF INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COMPRESSORS ON SEVERAL COOLERS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN AREAS HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOIL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPOSED/UNTREATED WOOD ALONG WALL AND COUNTER SURFACES AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT, TREAT, OR COVER ALL UNTREATED WOOD ALONG PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Mar 21, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 8, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER BOTTLES COVERED WITH PLASTIC FILM STORED ON TOP OF CABINET UNDERNEATH OPEN STAIRWELL. CORRECTED ON SITE WATER BOTTLES COVERED WITH PLASTIC FILM RELOCATED TO BEVERAGE STATION BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION ITEMS REMOVED FROM PROHIBTED STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO AND COFFEE MACHINES IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO AND COFFEE MACHINES IN BEVERAGE STATION SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 14Food source and labeling
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REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM MAY, JUNE AND JULY 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON UPPER INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINERS STORED ON TOP OF STAINLESS STEEL SHELF UNDERNEATH OPEN STAIRWELL. CORRECTED ON SITE PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINERS RELOCATED TO SHELF UNDERNEATH TOP OF STAINLESS STEEL SHELF BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINERS FROM CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 8, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jul 26, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 26, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 2, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND 2ND FLOOR MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 2, 2023 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Oct 26, 2023
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source