⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

WOLFGANG EXPRESS

(Also Known As: WOLFGANG PUCK EXPRESS (T3 K12))

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

License #: 34199

33
Total Inspections
27
Passed
4
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 28, 2025 Inspection

April 28, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- ..DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 13, 2024 Inspection

December 13, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED PEELING/BROKEN METAL OFF THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTA...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 13, 2024 Inspection

May 13, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA/PREP AREA AND...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2023 Inspection

April 19, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREA TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2022 Inspection

May 17, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDESER IN WALK IN COOLER DRIPPING INTO PAN. MUST REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 8, 2021 Inspection

October 8, 2021• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE SALAD PREP COOLER.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2021 Inspection

March 15, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING BEVERAGE/SODA TUBING OR LINE ABOVE HANDSINK (NOTED SODA SYRUP DR...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 25, 2019 Inspection

September 25, 2019• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR (RIGHT SIDE OF CASHIER).(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 26, 2019 Inspection

March 26, 2019• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EVERY HANDSINK.(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 13, 2018 Inspection

September 13, 2018• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED KITCHEN KNIFE,PIZZA SCRAPER STORED INSIDE SINK WHILE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY PREPPING PIZZAS...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 12, 2018 Inspection

April 12, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT ALL SINKS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED BE...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2018 Inspection

April 5, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE BAR AREAS. APPRO...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 27, 2017 Inspection

September 27, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor around the grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to clea...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 16, 2017 Inspection

May 16, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed standing water and dirt on the bottom of the bar keg coolers. Instructed facility to clean and ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 16, 2016 Inspection

December 16, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL WITH SLIGHT ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2016 Inspection

September 16, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLE...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 3, 2015 Inspection

November 3, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERNAL COOLERS, FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD, COOLER GASKETS, AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLE...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 26, 2015 Inspection

October 26, 2015• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSE...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 20, 2015 Inspection

April 20, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SODA GUNS AT BAR, WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS, SHELVES IN PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLE...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 24, 2014 Inspection

October 24, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP AROUND SINKS WATER HANDLES, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS ALSO OBSERVED D...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 3, 2014 Inspection

July 3, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (LOW GROUT) AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRU...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 26, 2014 Inspection

June 26, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 6 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BY SIDE EXIT...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 21, 2013 Inspection

November 21, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2013 Inspection

June 7, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET ON SHELF. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 9, 2012 Inspection

November 9, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES BEHIND LOWER AND UPPER PANEL OF...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2012 Inspection

May 8, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING FRONT AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 7, 2011 Inspection

November 7, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 29, 2011 Inspection

July 29, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. F...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 4, 2011 Inspection

January 4, 2011• Suspected Food Poisoning• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2010 Inspection

August 26, 2010• Suspected Food Poisoning• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR FAN IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 5, 2010 Inspection

August 5, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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