WISHBONE RESTAURANT

161 N JEFFERSON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Restaurant

12 inspections

1. CanvassJan 6, 2026

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED MAIN COOK LINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING COLD-HOLDING UNITS: MAIN COOK LINE 2-DOOR LINE COOLER, MAIN COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD- OR HOT-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED REAR FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW-DRAINING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON-SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
2. ComplaintJan 29, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled. Instructed to label.
3. CanvassJul 26, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED THE REVOLVING DOOR WEATHER STRIP WORN. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581905 DATE 9/19/23. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 26, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
5. CanvassSep 19, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. A LOG BOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 7, 2022

   0 infractions

7. CanvassNov 30, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT 54.3F LOCATED BY DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AT 53.5F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT 70.3F & 70.1F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER LEVEL READING 00 PPM AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR. SANITIZER LEVEL MUST BE AT 100 PPM AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
8. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 9, 2021

   0 infractions

9. CanvassJun 2, 2021

   5 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: STEAK AND ANY STYLE EGGS ON BRUNCH MENU). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ISSUED AT TIME OF INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS (PLASTICWARE USED FOR TAKEOUT AND DINE-IN SILVERWARE) NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10. CanvassAug 5, 2020

    3 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVERS IN BAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER BIN COVERS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LARGE ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS INSIDE OF STORAGE ROOM AS WELL AS INSIDE OFFICE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES .
11. CanvassMay 29, 2019

    6 infractions

    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON LOWER SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA AND INVERT UTENSILS AT WAITER STATION NEAR CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM OVEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK AND LEAKY SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND LIGHT ABOVE WAITER STATION NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
12. LicenseOct 23, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3.307.11 MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK (CLOSET TO NORTH WALL) BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.