Did Wilma'S Famous Bbq & Tavern pass its last health inspection?

Wilma'S Famous Bbq & Tavern at 17 N Wabash Ave was inspected on Jun 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Wilma'S Famous Bbq & Tavern?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,TAPE FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUS

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

Wilma'S Famous Bbq & Tavern

17 N Wabash Ave, Chicago 60602 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 24, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 24, 2026

#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,TAPE FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BEER WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED SEVERAL WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS,DISH RACKS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE FLOOR PANEL AT ENTRY TO FOOD WALK IN COOLER.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA TO BE GOOD REPAIR.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jun 24, 2026	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 5, 2026	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2026	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 18, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 9, 2023	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2021	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 1, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 1, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 13, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 8, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 14, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 13, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2011	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2010	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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Wilma'S Famous Bbq & Tavern — questions

Did Wilma'S Famous Bbq & Tavern pass its last health inspection?: Wilma'S Famous Bbq & Tavern at 17 N Wabash Ave was inspected on Jun 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Wilma'S Famous Bbq & Tavern?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,TAPE FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUS
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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