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Fry N Wings

Restaurant

36 S Ashland, Chicago, IL 60607

West Loop

Jul 31, 2026 — License inspection

Fail

Required before the city issues a business license.

Walk-in cooler running at 48°F instead of safe 41°F or below, risking bacterial growth in stored food.

Key Findings

  • Low-temperature warewashing unit has zero chlorine and cannot sanitize dishes; must be repaired or removed.
  • Large rear cooler unable to maintain safe cold-holding temperature at 48°F instead of required 41°F or below.
  • No pest control logbook or proof of service on site; must establish and maintain complete documentation.
  • Certified manager missing required allergen training; verification must be obtained and kept on premises.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

Violation code #33 — PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector's Notes:

LARGE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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Inspection History

Fry N Wings has had 3 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 24, 2026.

Aug 24, 2026Pass

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

Jul 31, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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5 violations
Jul 21, 2026Not Ready

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