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Wellsey Tavern

April 8, 2026 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSORS AT 1 COMPARTMENT DUMP SINKS LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING AIDES AT ONLY HANDWASHING SINKS. • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: UNABLE TO READ EXTERIOR DIGITAL THERMOMETER ON PREP COOLER LOCATED AT END OF PREP LINE CLOSEST TO DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
code 36
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN SOAP DISPENSOR ON WALL NEAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN UPSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING WATER PIPE ATTACHED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN UPSTAIRS BAR. PIPE IS WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE AND HAS BOWL UNDERNEATH FOR DRIPPING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING UNUSED EQUIPMENT: PREP COOLER NEAR ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP AREA, SMOKER ON PREP LINE, AND UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HNADLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

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Compared with No Entry on March 26, 2026: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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