John's Food & Wine

2114 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited John's Food & Wine five times, with records going back to 2023. John's Food & Wine was last inspected on Nov 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “allergen training as required” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE WATER LEAK AT BOTTOM OF HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

Inspector notes: NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD USED FOR FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER. ROP WAS BEING USED FOR DUCK LEGS, PORK SCRAP, CHUCK ROAST, LAMB BELLY, PRIME RIB. MUST PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $1,200. CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL.

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Inspector notes: NO VARIANCE APPROVED BY CDPH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Sep 5, 2024

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK/MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2581540 ON 09/12/2, VIOLATION#53. NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. #55. NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK/MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 12, 2023

License

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT PRESENTED AN INCOMPLETE SPILL KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO GET A COMPLETE SPILL KIT UPON NEXT INSPECTION. (MISSING MOP AND MOPHEEADS, CHEMICALS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was John's Food & Wine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at John's Food & Wine on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at John's Food & Wine?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at John's Food & Wine.

Has John's Food & Wine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at John's Food & Wine have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at John's Food & Wine 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 John's Food & Wine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, John's Food & Wine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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