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Wentworth Seafood House

Restaurant

2229 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Jun 2, 2026 โ€” Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Extensive rodent infestation found throughout kitchen and basement with over 100 mouse droppings discovered.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 100 mouse droppings found in basement on floors and storage shelves; 40 droppings found under dishmachine and on prep tables in kitchen.
  • Dead mouse discovered on glue board in basement behind freezer.
  • Grease buildup under cooking equipment and throughout kitchen and basement; dust accumulation in ceiling vents requires cleaning.
  • Multiple food handlers lack required food handler training certificates.

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:

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR AND SOME STORAGE SHELVES. FOUND 40 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AND ON THE BOTTOM OF SOME PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

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

OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A GLUE BOARD IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND A DEEP FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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