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Payton, Walter (H/S)

1034 N Wells St, Chicago 60610 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Sep 24, 2025

22

Inspections on record

12

Times passed

6

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 24, 2025

  1. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED A PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSISDE THE INNER LINNING OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE START CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Sep 24, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 17, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 12, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2019CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 13, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 28, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2015CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 23, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 16, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 22, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 24, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 16, 2011CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Payton, Walter (H/S) — questions

Did Payton, Walter (H/S) pass its last health inspection?
Payton, Walter (H/S) at 1034 N Wells St was inspected on Sep 24, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Payton, Walter (H/S)?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED A PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSISDE THE INNER LINNING OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE START CLEA
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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