The Vig Chicago
Last inspected: May 16, 2025
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Public records show 16 inspections at The Vig Chicago stretching back to 2015. The most recent report on file is from May 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Vig Chicago is doing better than most peers. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE rear DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Jul 5, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 06/28/2024 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORTS SHALL BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 06/28/2024 FOUND AND POSTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS OF LARGE ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jun 28, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LARGE FLIES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS OF LARGE ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Dec 15, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WET WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND COOKLINE PREP COUNTER CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN CUPS STORED ON RUBBER MATS ON TOP OF BAR AREA HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / CLUTTERED ITEMS IN FLOOR FOUND IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR OFFICE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED, CLEANING CLUTTERED ITEMS AND ENSURING ITEMS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Oct 17, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR WHITE PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT LINES IN FLOOR LOW OR MISSING IN FRONT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED STEAK, EGG AND SEASONAL SEAFOOD ITEMS SERVED ON MENU RAW OR UNDER COOKED, WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A REMINDER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR GROUTING AT MAIN BAR WITH CRACKED AND CREVICES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND THE ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN COVING TITLE AT FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION, UNDER HAND SINK LOCATED ON EAST CORNER OF MAIN BAR. INFORMED THE MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 16, 2018
Routine
3 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 BOXES OF LIQUOR STORED IN ATTIC AREA ON 2ND FLOOR THAT HAS UNFINISHED CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FINISHED (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE) CEILINGS IN ALL FOOD/LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED WALL COVERING DETACHING FROM WALL AT INTERIOR COOK LINE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN STAIRWAY PAPER GOODS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP LOADING SLUSHIE MACHINE AT MAIN BAR WITHOUT REQUIRED OVERHEAD FAUCET FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ABOVE THIS UNIT TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Jan 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR DOORS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DR FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA.FOUND STAINS AND FOOD DEBRI ON EXTERIOR DOORS AND INSIDE THE FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK HOT WATER TANK LOCATED IN THE REAR HOT WATER TANK STORAGE ROOM CAUSING STAGNANT WATER AROUND ABOVE STATED UNIT. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 8, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT LEFT SIDE NEXT TO PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE 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: SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT LEFT SIDE NEXT TO PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Mar 23, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN LIQUOR DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA WITH DARK STAINS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. A LONG BRUSH IS NEEDED TO PROPERLY CLEAN INTERIORS OF WATER BOTTLES USED FOR CUSTOMER WATER SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS AND MOP SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR LIQUID WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT EAST BAR IS NOT IN OPERATION DURING THIS INSPECTION.DISHWASHER IS OUT OF ORDER NOT IN USE.TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 .NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN,EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP OF LID AND ON GROUND FLOOR .INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THIS AREA CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES,DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST FEED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN LIQUOR DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA WITH DARK STAINS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. A LONG BRUSH IS NEEDED TO PROPERLY CLEAN INTERIORS OF WATER BOTTLES USED FOR CUSTOMER WATER SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS AND MOP SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR LIQUID WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Vig Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Vig Chicago on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Vig Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Vig Chicago.
Has The Vig Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Vig Chicago have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Vig 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 The Vig Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Vig Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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