Lush Wine & Spirits
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Lush Wine & Spirits 11 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Lush Wine & Spirits is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 22, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN ONE OF THE RESTROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE FAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jan 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: TOMATO BISQUE AND PREPARED PULLED PORK HELD IN THE REACH-IN COOLER DO NOT MEET DATE MARKING REQUIREMENTS AND HAVE NOT BEEN DISCARDED (THE PREPARED DATE IS OVER 7 DAYS OLD). INSTRUCTED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED IF HELD OVER 7 DAYS. STAFF VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS, $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN OUTSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN (SPICES, FLOUR ETC). COS DURING INSPECTION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND PEELING PAINT/DAMAGED CEILING IN RIGHT RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ENSURE A SMOOTH EASY-TO-CLEAN SURFACE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN LEFT RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BUTTER COOKING IN PREP AREA WHERE EQUIPMENT IS NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS MUST BE SUFFICIENT IN CAPACITY TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS, MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR (RETAIL SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, MAINTAIN. COS-PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Jul 30, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND EATING UTENSIL NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AND UTENSILS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Nov 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE SLOW DRAINING WASH BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND BOTH WASH BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Sep 28, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED ARTICLES IN WATER HEATER ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 31, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 580321 DATED:04/12/2011. 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER AREA AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL 04/12/2012. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION BY 7/23/12.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AREA IS DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR WATER LEAK BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE BEHIND BAR SERVICE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AT THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET.
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Apr 12, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER AREA AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL
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Mar 23, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lush Wine & Spirits last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lush Wine & Spirits on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lush Wine & Spirits?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lush Wine & Spirits.
Has Lush Wine & Spirits' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lush Wine & Spirits have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lush Wine & Spirits 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 Lush Wine & Spirits inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lush Wine & Spirits is inspected about once every two years on average.
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