Angelo's Wine Bar
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025
47
Score
Angelo's Wine Bar appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 17, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited 21 times.
Angelo's Wine Bar's latest score of 47 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 17, 2025
License
15 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR ALL LEAKING FAUCET AT SINKS.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: COVER IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA/KITCHEN. REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMAHINE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES,DISHMACHINE ETC. KEEP FLOOR DRY AT BASEMENT AREA
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELD AT LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN(MIDDLE FIXTURE)
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE ENCASED IN BASEMENT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR AREA AND PIPES ARE LEAKING .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS ARE RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN. ALSO DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA(REPLACE)SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. SURFACE MUST BE S SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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47
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE PREP SINK OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BOOTHS AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
56
78
Jun 16, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
53
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AROUND AND BEHIND GREASE CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS ON GROUND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON CEILING ABOVE PIZZA PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER.
55
67
May 3, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN PREP COOLERS AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
47
90
Apr 25, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP SINK AND AT CORNERS BEHIND THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ALONG THE EAST WALL ALSO, APPROX: 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT AREAS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS AND ON TOP OF BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN PREP COOLERS AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT PLUMBING PIPES NEAR THE COMPRESSOR UNITS ALONG THE WEST WALL IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE MENTIONED TO PERSON IN CHARGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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67
Feb 23, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN PREP COOLERS AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO KITCHEN DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
53
78
Feb 14, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE BAR ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MAKER, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN PREP COOLERS AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO KITCHEN DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS AT REAR PIZZA PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
58
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
64
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A.
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52
Oct 12, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON ONE PREP COOLER ON COOKS LINE AND LOOSE DOOR ON ANOTHER PREP COOLER ON COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA AND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VERY HARD TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED SMOKER LOCATED IN FURNACE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA AND THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF DOOR TO WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 22, 2020
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: LARGE 3 FT X 3 FT OPEN GRATE WITH 1 INCH GAPS TO THE OUTDOOR REAR OF THE BUILDING IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT WHERE FOODS STORED. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE SEALED, TIGHT FITTING, INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS, PANS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING LID FOR BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.----MUST NOT USE POROUS TILES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE METAL LEGS OF THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----METAL DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES, OPEN GAPS IN SEAMS, BENT METAL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ALL SHELVING NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN ON THE KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK.----LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED CEMENT. FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING AND WALLS AT REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS. FLOOR ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES. MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLS AND WALL TILES THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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67
Sep 14, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO LABELS. APPROXIMATLY 20 LBS COOKED MEAT, 15 LBS SLICED, CUBED AND SHREADED CHEESES, 10 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE, A 20 LB MEAT COOKED ROAST, 20 LBS MEAT TOMATO SAUCE. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG CORNERS AND BASEBOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE AND BEHIND STAND MIXER, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE PIZZA PREP/OVEN AREA AND ON BOTTOM SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN. BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE AS NEEDED FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: LARGE 3 FT X 3 FT OPEN GRATE WITH 1 INCH GAPS TO THE OUTDOOR REAR OF THE BUILDING IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT WHERE FOODS STORED. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE SEALED, TIGHT FITTING, INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS, PANS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING LID FOR BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.----MUST NOT USE POROUS TILES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE METAL LEGS OF THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----METAL DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES, OPEN GAPS IN SEAMS, BENT METAL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ALL SHELVING NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN ON THE KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK.----LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED CEMENT. FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING AND WALLS AT REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS. FLOOR ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES. MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLS AND WALL TILES THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
58
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY WEARING FACE COVERINGS. ONE COOK AND ONE DISHWASHER BOTH WITH THEIR MASKS AROUND THEIR NECKS WHILE TALKING WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WITHIN 6 FT AND WASHING DISHES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY WEAR FACE COVERINGS. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
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Aug 17, 2020
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: LARGE 3 FT X 3 FT OPEN GRATE WITH 1 INCH GAPS TO THE OUTDOOR REAR OF THE BUILDING IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT WHERE FOODS STORED. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE SEALED, TIGHT FITTING, INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS, PANS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING LID FOR BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.----MUST NOT USE POROUS TILES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE METAL LEGS OF THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----METAL DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES, OPEN GAPS IN SEAMS, BENT METAL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ALL SHELVING NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN ON THE KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK.----LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED CEMENT. FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING AND WALLS AT REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS. FLOOR ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES. MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLS AND WALL TILES THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 6, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CUSTOMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE, ON STORAGE SHELVING OF PIZZA BOXES, ON FLOOR UNDER METAL SHELVING, ON COOKS LINE WINDOW SILL, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALONG BASEBOARD IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA UNDER SINKS, IN SINK DRAINS, AND FLYING THROUGHOUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE AND FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: LARGE 3 FT X 3 FT OPEN GRATE WITH 1 INCH GAPS TO THE OUTDOOR REAR OF THE BUILDING IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT WHERE FOODS STORED. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE SEALED, TIGHT FITTING, INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN DISHES FOR SERVICE IN THE OUTDOOR DINING AREA. ALL TABLE WARES MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE PREMISES.-----BASEMENT ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS, PANS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE OR PLASTIC AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR PADDING ON THE CORNER OF THE METAL PREP TABLE OR AS HANDLES FOR THE COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS.----MUST NOT USE POROUS TILES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE METAL LEGS OF THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SOILED/BLACKENED PLASTIC DISH RACKS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.----METAL DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES, OPEN GAPS IN SEAMS, BENT METAL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE. WOODEN PIZZA PADDLES IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH SPLINTERING WOOD ALONG ALL SIDES. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING LID FOR BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ALL SHELVING NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE THE DOUGH ROLLING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM PIPING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE BAR DISH WASHING MACHINE.----EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN ON THE KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK.----LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE, FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED CEMENT. FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING AND WALLS AT REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS. FLOOR ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES. MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLS AND WALL TILES THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT BAR. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BAR FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Angelo's Wine Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Angelo's Wine Bar on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Angelo's Wine Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Angelo's Wine Bar.
Has Angelo's Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Angelo's Wine Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Angelo's Wine Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Angelo's Wine Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Angelo's Wine Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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