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Wentworth Seafood House

Restaurant

2229 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

May 29, 2024 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Dead roaches and spider webs found in food prep areas; raw chicken thawing on floor under sink.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Dead roaches and spider webs discovered on fuse box, outlet box near microwave, and cloths under food prep tables in rear prep area.
  • Raw chicken bones thawing improperly on the floor under the three-compartment sink instead of using approved methods.
  • Wooden spoon used for cooking stored in handwashing sink between uses, creating contamination risk.
  • Food items stored directly on floors in rear prep area and walk-in cooler; food-encrusted buildup in table crevices and grease accumulation on shelving units.

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 #38 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND SPIDER WEBS ON THE FUSE BOX NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, IN THE OPENING OF THE OUTLET BOX NEAR THE MICROWAVE, AND ON THE CLOTHS USED TO OUTLINE THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE. ALL OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPIDER WEBS AND DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES.

Violation code #35 โ€” APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector's Notes:

3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS A BOX OF RAW CHICKEN BONES THAWING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Wentworth Seafood House has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 71% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jun 9, 2026.

Jun 9, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Jun 2, 2026Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
Jul 22, 2025Conditional

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Standout inspection
May 29, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

9 violations
Standout inspection
May 22, 2024Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

13 violations
Jun 9, 2023Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Aug 2, 2022Conditional

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations