Bronzeville Winery
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Bronzeville Winery has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Bronzeville Winery scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN COOLER DOORS AT COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING DRAINPIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
82
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND AT THE FRONT STATION TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
55
95
Apr 25, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD STAINS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE TO THE LOWER LEFT FREEZER DOOR IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE NON COOKING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA (INSIDE,GASKET SEALS AND DOORS) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LEFT HAND WASHING SINK(DRAIN PIPE AT THE BOTTOM) LOCATED AT THE BAR AREA NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING STANDING WATER AND POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDER EQUIPTMENT AND SHELVING.OBSERVED THE WALL IN THERE REAR PREP AREA DAMAGED, SCRAPPED AND A HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPAINT OR SEAL TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
74
Apr 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE OF THE FOUR RESTROOMS WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER.(TEMP READING 58) INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT SERVICE FOR SINKS, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER WITH TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100 DEGREES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD STAINS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE TO THE LOWER LEFT FREEZER DOOR IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE NON COOKING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA (INSIDE,GASKET SEALS AND DOORS) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LEFT HAND WASHING SINK(DRAIN PIPE AT THE BOTTOM) LOCATED AT THE BAR AREA NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING STANDING WATER AND POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDER EQUIPTMENT AND SHELVING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL IN THERE REAR PREP AREA DAMAGED, SCRAPPED AND A HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPAINT OR SEAL TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
58
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
56
95
Mar 8, 2022
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT DOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
38
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bronzeville Winery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bronzeville Winery on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bronzeville Winery?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Bronzeville Winery.
Has Bronzeville Winery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bronzeville Winery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bronzeville Winery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bronzeville Winery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bronzeville Winery is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants