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Wintrust Arena

200 E Cermak Rd

Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Canvass

Nov 18, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

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

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.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 22, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

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.

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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

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 problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2024 · Original Source

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