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WEBSTER'S

2601-2603 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

WEBSTER'S has been inspected 23 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 12, 2011. The most recent inspection, on July 16, 2025, found no infractions.

12 of 23 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 19, 2023. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 29, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 17, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times on August 29, 2019. For example: CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on August 29, 2019. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

23 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING ALONG ALONG SEVERAL LENGTHS OF FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EXISTING BASE COVING AND ENSURE ALL FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES ARE PROPERLY COVED IN AREAS EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MISSING ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
  4. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
  6. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, THOMAS BENNETT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE EXPIRED ON 06/01/21. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
  8. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: Observed no health policy on site. Instructed have all employees sign and maintain a record on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: Observed chipped and cracked paint on walls near entrance to bar. Instructed to repair and maintain
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND MAKE EASILY CLEANABLE
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: Observed no health policy on site. Instructed have all employees sign and maintain a record on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: Observed chipped and cracked paint on walls near entrance to bar. Instructed to repair and maintain
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND MAKE EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: Observed incomplete food handler certificates. Instructed to complete and maintain records on premises
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: Observed employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates without allergen training. Instructed to complete allergen training and maintain records on premises
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2311566 8/29/19 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12-15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE RACKS,ON WALL BEHIND ,UNDERNEATH & INSIDE AT MOTOR OF REACH IN FREEZER,ON PIPES NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER DISH MACHINE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/6/19.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
  11. Canvass

    17 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Observed no health policy on site. Instructed have all employees sign and maintain a record on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea kit on site. Instructed to maintain kit with all necessary supplies and sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus and procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • Observed improper date marking. Instructed all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours must be labeled with date of creation and date of disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • Observed raw items on menu. Instructed that all potentially raw or undercooked food items must be labeled with reminder and disclosure statement. Priority violation foundation 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Observed 9 live roaches in following areas: crawling out of backflow prevention device on basement dish machine, in pipe coming out of wall near reach in cooler, and underneath dish machine. Also observed several dead roaches in wine storage area and underneath prep table next to reach in cooler. Recommended to have pest control service on or after today's date. Instructed to clean, sanitize, remove, and maintain pest free environment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Observed small crack in door sweep on exit door to outside in rear of kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • Observed missing splash guard on hand sink near 3 compartment sink in basement. Instructed to install and maintain.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • Must invert all dishes and utensils being stored in kitchen prep area.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Observed build up of debris on potato peeler in kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Observed rust on walls and floors of walk in cooler in basement. Instructed to repair and maintain.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Instructed to clean gaskets of coolers in bar area.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Instructed to fill all cracks and crevices throughout bar area and basement walls and ceilings and seal basement floors.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Observed chipped and cracked paint on walls near entrance to bar. Instructed to repair and maintain.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Observed 2 unshielded light bulbs in kitchen above prep table. Instructed to repair and maintain.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Observed build up of dust and debris on vents near silverware storage station.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • Observed incomplete food handler certificates. Instructed to complete and maintain records on premises.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • Observed employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates without allergen training. Instructed to complete allergen training and maintain records on premises.
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulk around 3 compartment sink and around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bsmt storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed plaster shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Broken/damaged light shield in bsmt storage area shall be replaced.
  13. Canvass

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Found cracked floor tiles in between cooking line and prep table in kitchen. Instructed to repair or replace. Must maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Advised to install splash guard in between hand sink and 3 compartment sink in basement dish area.
  15. Canvass

    0 infractions

  16. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND BEHIND THE BAR.
  17. Canvass

    0 infractions

  18. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP IN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR BASEMENT DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND MISSING COVING BEHIND KITCHEN ICE MACHINE AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS ON KITCHEN CEILING AND TO MAINTAIN.
  19. Canvass

    0 infractions

  20. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  21. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Found inadequate pest control Approximately 25 live fruit flies in various areas on and around onion storage in basement dry storage area and at both bar areas and walls of the dining room.Also,the rear door leading to the garbage dumpsters is not rodent proofed 1/4" mode of entry.Must detail clean,sanitize all affected areas,and pest control service now reccomended also pest proof said door.Serious violation 7-38-020.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Must properly store,invert all clean multi-use utensils and dishware to prevent contamination before use.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and remove rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler. Consumary advisory must be posted for public view.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • The fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler are dusty,clean coolers in detail.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Seal opening on ceiling in basement north corner dry storage room.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Detail clean dusts accumulations throughout the premises and a exposed handsink is needed in basement dishroom area.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Must provide,maintain visible thermometers for all refrigeration units.
  22. License

    0 infractions

  23. License-Task Force

    0 infractions

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