City Winery Chicago
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited City Winery Chicago 27 times, with records going back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting City Winery Chicago on the better side of that line. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND PLUMBING FIXTURES AT THE CENTRAL BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS AND BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PLASTIC CUPS AND BOWLS WITH UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF IN-USE UTENSILS WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS AT THE 2ND FLOOR SATELLITE KITCHEN COOK LINE MISSING FRON VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FILTERS FOR VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN HOOD SYSTEM FILTERS THAT ARE ADEQUATE IN NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND CONDENSATION.
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Oct 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2625902 ON 10/22/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE HANDICAPPED WASHROOM NEXT TO THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, COFFEE BAR AND IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE DISHWASHING STATION. REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES BENEATH THE CONVEYOR DISHWASHING MACHINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 22, 2025
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE STORED BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALAD DRESSINGS, AIOLI, COOKED EGGPLANT, AND CONFIT GARLIC STORED PAST THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DATE MARKED TCS FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 140F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE SO THAT A FINAL RINSE ABOVE 180F IS REACHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE HANDICAPPED WASHROOM NEXT TO THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE DISHWASHING STATION. REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES BENEATH THE CONVEYOR DISHWASHING MACHINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND SIDE BAR HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY SECURED TO WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR.
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Mar 27, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
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Apr 14, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A PEST CONTROL LIGHT DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WALL DIRECTLY OVER A CLEAN ICE SCOOP AND CLEAN ICE BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH THE DEVICE OR TO RELOCATE THE DEVICE TO WHERE IT IS NOT DIRECTLY OVER CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, PREP AREAS, ETC.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE RIGHT-HAND SINK (1 OUT OF 2) LOCATED IN THE FIRST-FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. THE LEFT SINK IN THIS WASHROOM PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE RIGHT SINK SO IT PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 100-120F.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE THE FACILITY. FOUND 15 ON EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR VENUE BAR, 5 ON EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE MAIN RESTAURANT BAR, AND 5 ON THE WALLS IN THE "GLASS ROOM" NEAR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FINAL RINSE THERMOMETER GAUGE ON THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE MAIN DISH ROOM, NOT PROVIDING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE GAUGE SO THAT IT PROVIDES A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PEST CONTROL LIGHT DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WALL DIRECTLY OVER A CLEAN ICE SCOOP AND CLEAN ICE BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH THE DEVICE OR TO RELOCATE THE DEVICE TO WHERE IT IS NOT DIRECTLY OVER CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, PREP AREAS, ETC.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE RIGHT-HAND SINK (1 OUT OF 2) LOCATED IN THE FIRST-FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. THE LEFT SINK IN THIS WASHROOM PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE RIGHT SINK SO IT PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 100-120F.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN WALL BASE TILE UNDERNEATH THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPAIR TILE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY(FLOUR).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15-MUST SEAL GAP AT REAR DOOR ON FIRST FLOOR NEAR WOMEN'S BATHROOM WITH A RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11- OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK IN MAIN DISH AREA. MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK OR REMOVE CONTAINERS FROM NEXT TO HAND SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT COFFEE STATION AND AT MIDDLE HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM LOCATED IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11-MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB(FAR RIGHT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 1, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLE SLAW AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.8F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. OPEN JAR OF MINCED GARLIC FOUND AT 47.1F, MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE FOUND AT 46.4F, COOKED SQUASH WITH CAULIFLOWER FOUND AT 49.1F AND CHEESE TORTELLINI FOUND AT 47.4F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $80.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 54.2F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY(FLOUR).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP AT REAR DOOR ON FIRST FLOOR NEAR WOMEN'S BATHROOM WITH A RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK IN MAIN DISH AREA. MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK OR REMOVE CONTAINERS FROM NEXT TO HAND SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT COFFEE STATION AND AT MIDDLE HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM LOCATED IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB(FAR RIGHT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 21, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS"" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE THREE ON-SITE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN GROUND FLOOR WASHROOMS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT GLASSWARE AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED NEAR 3-COMP WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Feb 27, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN BAR. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREA AND BEHIND BOTH BARS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE LARGE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Mar 28, 2019
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL LARGE STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: DOORS IN MUSIC VENUE AREA MUST BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND KNIVES NOT IN USED BEING STORED BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SEND TO DISHMACHINE AREA AND STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: LL PRESET TABLEWARE MUST BE INVERTED TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS IN MAIN BAR AND MUSIC VENUE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ALL AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA AND DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 21, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND WHITE SLIMY SUBSTANCE LOCATED AT ICE CHUTE. SUBSTANCE WAS DRIPPING ON TO ICE THAT WILL BE USED FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL ICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDSINK AT FRONT BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO SODA GUN PLACED IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SODA GUN AND MAINTAIN SINK FREE FROM OBSTRUCTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST SANITIZING RINSE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AND OBTAIN HOT WATER IN ALL CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL LARGE STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: DOORS IN MUSIC VENUE AREA MUST BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND KNIVES NOT IN USED BEING STORED BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SEND TO DISHMACHINE AREA AND STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL PRESET TABLEWARE MUST BE INVERTED TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS IN MAIN BAR AND MUSIC VENUE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ALL AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA AND DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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33
Feb 16, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE PREP AREA. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DARK STAINS AND GROOVES PRESENT. REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM STOVE & GRILL. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR AND BEHIND THE BAR IN THE CONCERT SEATING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOWER WALL DAMAGE AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE DISH ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH ROOM AREAS.
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Jun 28, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED,(COOKING AND PREPPING FOODS, CUTTING VEGETABLES ETC.,) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONCERT BAR AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR WITHOUT SPLASH GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BY COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AREA IN POOR REPAIR BY DISH STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND WATER FIRST FLOOR BATHROOMS NOT LUKEWARM, MIXING VALVES NEEDS ADJUSTED,
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74
Aug 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE DELI MEAT AND CHEESE TRAYS (MORTADELLA, BLUE CHEESE, CHEDDAR, ETC) UNREFRIGERATED ON COUNTER AT BAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (62.0F-64.4F). ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. APPROX 10LBS, $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE. NO BARRIER/SNEEZE GUARDS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AREA AT BAR WHERE CHEESE AND MEAT TRAYS LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIERS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. TRAYS WHERE REMOVED AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 40) NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BOTH DISHWASHING ROOMS AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. SMALL HOLES NOTED AT BRICK WALLS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFFECTED AREAS. SEAL HOLES NOTED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINES, ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE MAIN DISHMACHINE. REPACE. WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND DISHMACHINES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 40) NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK. LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 20) ON WALLS AND FLYING NEAR FLOOR DRAINS IN BOTH DISHWASHING AREAS. FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN BARREL ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED INBETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, FLIES, AND RODENT PROOF DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD STAINED, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND VENUE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK BASIN NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AROUND VENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. WALLS UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN,E EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN ADA TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE SAME. MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT VENUE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS AT MAIN LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Jul 17, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. SERIOUD VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING GARBAGE BAGS TO COVER UNCOVERED BREAD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIORS OF BOTH OVENS, EXTERIORS OF PIPES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT(OVENS), DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM AREA OF COOLER CURRENTLY BEING REPARED, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND CUTTING BOARD IN COLD FOOD PREP STATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKLINE(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP), IN DISH WASHING AREA(DIRT BUILD-UP, AND IN DRY STORAAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM HEAT VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH MACHINE AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILINGS AND WALLS IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA, AND DISHMACHINE AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN DOORWAY LEADING FROM MAIN FOOD PREP AREA INTO DISHWAHING AREA AND RE-PAINT SURFACES. APPLY A FINISH TO BRICK WALLS IN STORE ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF FLOOR.
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Jun 19, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE FOOD PREPARATION (COOKING SHRIMP, CUTTING/PORTIONING FISH, CUTTING VEGETABLES FOR SALADS) WAS TAKING PLACE. ALSO FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING GARBAGE BAGS TO COVER UNCOVERED BREAD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIORS OF BOTH OVENS, EXTERIORS OF PIPES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT(OVENS), DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM AREA OF COOLER CURRENTLY BEING REPARED, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND CUTTING BOARD IN COLD FOOD PREP STATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKLINE(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP), IN DISH WASHING AREA(DIRT BUILD-UP, AND IN DRY STORAAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM HEAT VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH MACHINE AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILINGS AND WALLS IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA, AND DISHMACHINE AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN DOORWAY LEADING FROM MAIN FOOD PREP AREA INTO DISHWAHING AREA AND RE-PAINT SURFACES. APPLY A FINISH TO BRICK WALLS IN STORE ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF FLOOR.
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Apr 24, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING GARBAGE BAGS TO COVER UNCOVERED BREAD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIORS OF BOTH OVENS, EXTERIORS OF PIPES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT(OVENS), DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM AREA OF COOLER CURRENTLY BEING REPARED, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND CUTTING BOARD IN COLD FOOD PREP STATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKLINE(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP), IN DISH WASHING AREA(DIRT BUILD-UP, AND IN DRY STORAAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM HEAT VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH MACHINE AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILINGS AND WALLS IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA, AND DISHMACHINE AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN DOORWAY LEADING FROM MAIN FOOD PREP AREA INTO DISHWAHING AREA AND RE-PAINT SURFACES. APPLY A FINISH TO BRICK WALLS IN STORE ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF FLOOR
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Jun 12, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT PREP AREA. BOARDS ARE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. ALL WOOD CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE DISCONTINUED DUE TO POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES AND AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. WALL AT PANINI MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE REACH IN COOLER ON LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE 75.6 DEGREES. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 77.3 DEGREES DURING STORAGE. 1 PAN OF RAW HAMBURGERS (14 LBS) AND 1 PAN OF CHICKEN MEATBALLS.(1lBS) ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $ 135.00 15LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 1/4IN GAP WITH LIGHT AVAILABLE. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT FRONT BAR, GLASS DISHROOM, PLATE DISHROOM, DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. APPROX. 30-33 FRUIT FLIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, CORRECT ALL DOORS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER AND GREASE BUILD ON THE GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT PREP AREA. BOARDS ARE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. ALL WOOD CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE DISCONTINUED DUE TO POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES AND AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT PANINI MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN MEAT COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Jul 31, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST AND CONTRUCTION DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES AT DISHWASHING ROOM. MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN WALL AND WALLCOUVING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT THE GLASSWARE ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR THE DOOR AT ALL 7 RESTROOMS ON PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 1COMP SINK IN THE GLASSWARE ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DUST FROM COUNTER TOPS,TABLES, AND ALL BAR AREAS ON PREMISES.MUST ALSO REMOVE ANY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was City Winery Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at City Winery Chicago on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at City Winery Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at City Winery Chicago.
Has City Winery Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at City Winery Chicago have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at City Winery Chicago 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 City Winery Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, City Winery Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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