Did Wolfgang Express pass its last health inspection?

Wolfgang Express at 11601 W Touhy Ave was inspected on May 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 35 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Wolfgang Express?

The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOL

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

Wolfgang Express

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago 60666 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

May 20, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 20, 2026

#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
#22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-63 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1 POUND RICOTTA CHEESE, 1 POUND CHOPPED CHERRY TOMATO, 1/3 RD POUND COOKED SWEET POTATO, 1 POUND CHOPPED CUCUMBER, 1/4 POUND HUMMUS 10 POUNDS TURKEY SANDWICHES, 3 GALLON LIQUID EGG WHITES, 8 POUNDS OF EGGS, 8 POUNDS OF CHEESE, AND 5 POUNDS SLICED TOMATOES ($700) RIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
#33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE WALK IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 20, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 19, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 17, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 8, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 25, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 13, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 16, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 16, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 3, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 26, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 24, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 3, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 26, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 21, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 9, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 7, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2011	Tag Removal	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 29, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 4, 2011	Suspected Food Poisoning	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 26, 2010	Suspected Food Poisoning	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 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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Wolfgang Express — questions

Did Wolfgang Express pass its last health inspection?: Wolfgang Express at 11601 W Touhy Ave was inspected on May 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 35 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Wolfgang Express?: The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOL
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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