Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Willie Lill'S
433 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Feb 24, 2026
8
Inspections on record
4
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Feb 24, 2026
- #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE DOOR.
- #45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE THE WAFFLE FRY BOX FREEZER.
- #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED PILED WOODEN 2X4"S ON THE REAR PATIO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK-IN FREEZER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MANAGER CLEANED DURING THE INSPECTION.
- #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO CURRENT VALID CERTIFICATES FOR SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 22, 2023 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 21, 2023 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Willie Lill'S — questions
- Did Willie Lill'S pass its last health inspection?
- Willie Lill'S at 433 W Diversey Pkwy was inspected on Feb 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 8 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Willie Lill'S?
- The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
- 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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