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CLEAN RECORD

THE SECOND CITY

1608-1616 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60614

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

90/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Jun 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

13 total

facility
754%
temperature
215%
contamination
215%
pest
18%
chemical
18%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH FAUCETS OF THE 3RD FLOOR/ UP KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY EVEN WHEN THE WATER IS NOT TURNED ON TO USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE BOTH FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Code 51

MinorFacility

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-202.14--OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH MEN AND WOMENS BATHROOMS IN 2ND FLOOR ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING NEAR ENTRANCE FROM WELLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS FOR BOTH.

Code 53

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12--OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN 3RD FLOOR BACK BAR TO BE HEAVILY SOILED. OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER OF UPSTAIRS BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Code 55

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from June 2025 โ€” 289 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.