THA WING LOUNGE
3652 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL, 60651
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 7, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Cited findings
- 16
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (16)
- 1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
- 2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE (TCS FOODS) CHICKEN WINGS ETC. IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
- 3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR CONDITION IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HAND SOAP DISPENSERS AS REQUIRED.
- 21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 80.8F ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE COVERED WITH SHEET PAN NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS ( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT,COPY OF THE IDPH LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCDE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREAS AND ON FLOOR SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE OVENS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
- 40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, UNDER GRILLS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
- 54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL DISPOSAL CONTRACT SERVICE FOR THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B), CITATION ISSUED.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, REPLACE BROKEN AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN IN USE.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 15, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.