What is Wintrust Arena's health inspection score?

Wintrust Arena has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Wintrust Arena last inspected?

Wintrust Arena was last inspected on November 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wintrust Arena have?

Wintrust Arena has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wintrust Arena safe to eat at?

Wintrust Arena has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Wintrust Arena serve?

Wintrust Arena serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Wintrust Arena

Name: Wintrust Arena
Address: 200 E CERMAK RD, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 83

200 E CERMAK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/18/2025

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0Good

American•Chinatown

Ranked #205 of 465 in ChinatownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Nov 18, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 80/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (83/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

2 inspections

5 basic

Sep

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Nov

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass2 License

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FIRST FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLER #12 IN CONCESSION 116 ON BUT NOT IN USE AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR LOWER (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 57 F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTINUE NOT USING THE UNIT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AND MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN CONCESSION #115 STAINED AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN CONCESSION 115 WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FRYERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINETS IN THE SERVICE AREA OF THE CONCESSION STANDS WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE CONCESSION STANDS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND IN THE CONCESSION STANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CFM'S ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 23

License InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON DEEP FRYER EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HOT AND COLD KNOBS MISSING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS THROUGH OUT FACILITY UNDERNEATH SHELVING, AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS THROUGHOUT FRYER STATIONS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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