Did The Wolfhound Bar And Kitchen pass its last health inspection?

The Wolfhound Bar And Kitchen at 3188 N Elston Ave was inspected on Oct 29, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at The Wolfhound Bar And Kitchen?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA WITH ICE INSIDE UNCOVERED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A COVER OR LID FOR ICE BIN TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINAT

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

The Wolfhound Bar And Kitchen

3188 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Oct 29, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 29, 2025

#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA WITH ICE INSIDE UNCOVERED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A COVER OR LID FOR ICE BIN TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS IN THE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ANY FOOD EMPLOYEE THAT IS NOT A CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER MUST COMPLETE BASIC FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Oct 29, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 11, 2024	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 10, 2024	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 2, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2021	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2020	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 4, 2019	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 2, 2017	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2017	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 28, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 16, 2016	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 6, 2015	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 3, 2015	Complaint Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2015	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 20, 2015	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 30, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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 Wolfhound Bar And Kitchen — questions

Did The Wolfhound Bar And Kitchen pass its last health inspection?: The Wolfhound Bar And Kitchen at 3188 N Elston Ave was inspected on Oct 29, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at The Wolfhound Bar And Kitchen?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA WITH ICE INSIDE UNCOVERED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A COVER OR LID FOR ICE BIN TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINAT
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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