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The Wellsley

504 N Wells St, Chicago 60654 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Oct 16, 2025

8

Inspections on record

3

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 16, 2025

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO ALLEY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  3. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE REAR UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ALONG THE SOUTH-END OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Oct 16, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 1, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Sep 18, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 18, 2024CanvassOut of BusinessRisk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Nov 7, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 2, 2023Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2022LicensePassRisk 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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The Wellsley — questions

Did The Wellsley pass its last health inspection?
The Wellsley at 504 N Wells St was inspected on Oct 16, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at The Wellsley?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO ALLEY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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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