Red & White Wines
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2024
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Score
Red & White Wines appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 17, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Thermometers provided & accurate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Red & White Wines is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 17, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPRIGHT DAIRY COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PER DISCUSSION WITH SUPERVISOR: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS OR OTHER ADEQUATE SPLASH PROTECTION AT THE BAR AREA 1-COMPARTMENT/DUMP SINK AND AT KITCHEN AREA FOOD PREP/UTILITY SINK (NEAR 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER) TO PREVENT EXPOSING ADJACENT FOOD AND FOOD STORAGE EQUIPMENT TO SPLASH OR SPILLAGE FROM SINK USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION (INSPECTION NO. 2604362 ON 10/8/2024) NOT CORRECTED AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN: #10: 5-203.11 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK MISSING FROM BAR AREA, HANDWASHING SINK LISTED AS PRESENT IN THIS AREA IN FACILITY. 1-COMPARTMENT SINK PRESENT IN BAR AREA WITH NO HOT WATER HOOK UP/MISSING ANY PLUMBING ALLOWING FOR HOT WATER SUPPLY. PERSON-IN-CHARGE STATES 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IS USED AS A DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK FOR THIS AREA WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY AS WAS PRESENT AND REQUIRED WHEN FACILITY WAS LICENSED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS: MAIN KITCHEN AREA, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPRIGHT DAIRY COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SMALL BAR AREA LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY MANAGER AWARE OF ISSUE AND PLACED SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES THAT MACHINE IS OUT OF ORDER PRIOR TO INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CEASE USE OF DISH MACHINE AND REPAIR OR REPLACE BAR AREA LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH INFORMATION TO CONTACT CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION AFTER MACHINE IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL, VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT ON-SITE WHILE HANDLING, PREPARING, OR SERVING TCS FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK MISSING FROM BAR AREA, HANDWASHING SINK LISTED AS PRESENT IN THIS AREA IN FACILITY. 1-COMPARTMENT SINK PRESENT IN BAR AREA WITH NO HOT WATER HOOK UP/MISSING ANY PLUMBING ALLOWING FOR HOT WATER SUPPLY. PERSON-IN-CHARGE STATES 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IS USED AS A DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK FOR THIS AREA WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY AS WAS PRESENT AND REQUIRED WHEN FACILITY WAS LICENSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS: MAIN KITCHEN AREA, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPRIGHT DAIRY COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 4, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 1845 N OAKLEY ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP WITH 1/4 GAP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR SWEEP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER DOOR GASKET RIGHT SIDE DOOR RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR PREP COOLER CONDENSER WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER CONDENSER.
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Nov 3, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2360160 ON 2/7/20 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (CONVECTION OVEN AND GRILL). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE PROPER VENTILATION EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Oct 27, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2360160 ON 2/7/20 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (CONVECTION OVEN AND GRILL). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE PROPER VENTILATION EQUIPMENT. 57 - OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS HANGING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Feb 7, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (CONVECTION OVEN AND GRILL). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE PROPER VENTILATION EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 19, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN REAR RETAIL AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALLS IN FRONT COUNTER BAR AREA, RETAIL STORAGE SHELVING, CEILING AND BASEBOARD WALLS INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN KITCHEN AREA ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVD NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR REATAIL AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM AND REATAIL DISPLAY AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red & White Wines last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red & White Wines on file is from Oct 17, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red & White Wines?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Red & White Wines.
Has Red & White Wines' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red & White Wines have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Red & White Wines 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 Red & White Wines inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red & White Wines is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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