The Windsor Tavern & Grill
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2010, The Windsor Tavern & Grill has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 20, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Windsor Tavern & Grill on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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May 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2585180 DATED 11/14/2023: #58 "NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 ASHTRAYS ON SITE BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, FOUND FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED ON 07/26/21. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND POST A VALID UPDATED ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF BAR HANDWASH SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 9, 2021
Reinspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2315851 DATED 10/15/2019: "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2315851 DATED 10/15/2019. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WITH NO DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED ON ALL VERSIONS OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATED BACKFLOW PREVENTER FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL AND MAINTAIN OR LOCATE AND TAG.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DOUGH PREP ROOM AND AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 2, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2315851 DATED 10/15/2019: "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2315851 DATED 10/15/2019. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, PRODUCE AND DISCARD 3 BATCHES OF ICE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WITH NO DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED ON ALL VERSIONS OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DOUGH PREP ROOM AND AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATED BACKFLOW PREVENTER FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL AND MAINTAIN OR LOCATE AND TAG.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT WALL NEAR STAIRS LOCATED BY FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND GRIME INSIDE MICROWAVE AND UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE /KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE FOODS WITH BEGINNING AND EXPIRATION DATE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE OR INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN BASEMENT NOT FINISHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CEILINGS IN CLOSETS IN BASEMENT CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Sep 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS BY THE MOP SINK WITH FOOD STAINED AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.( MANAGER WANTS TO PREP THE DOUGH FOR THE PIZZA IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS FOR SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the bar floor behind and around the coolers and on the basement floor by the rear stairs. Instructed facility 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: Observed dust and dirt on the walls and ceilings of the basement cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and the filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jan 9, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED AT POPGUN DISPENSERS NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SAID HOSE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR AREA HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TOP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GRIME BUILD UP AT POP GUS DISPENSERS BEHIND BAR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH GRIME AND GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL/DATE FOODS, FIRST IN FIRST OUT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING ALSO BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Aug 23, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL STORAGE RACKS (RIGHT SIDE) WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (2) SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PIZZA OVEN (UNDER KITCHEN HOOD).----------MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BEER/KEG WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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Aug 16, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repair/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact of ice machine not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors by bar areas, and bsmt. storage rooms not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning, missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be provided, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area need cleaning. Exposed insulation in storage room in bsmt. storage area, shall be repair/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, walk in cooler, storage areas, and bathrooms need detailed cleaning, missing vent guard in bathroom shall be provided.
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Apr 27, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE, AND THE EXRERIOR FRONT PART OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GAP BY THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ,INSIDE THE SODA CRATE CLOSET, AND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BACK OF THE BAR BY THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST READJUST THE DOOR SWEEP OR THRESHOLD OF THE FRONT ENTRACE DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Windsor Tavern & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Windsor Tavern & Grill on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Windsor Tavern & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Windsor Tavern & Grill.
Has The Windsor Tavern & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Windsor Tavern & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Windsor Tavern & Grill 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 Windsor Tavern & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Windsor Tavern & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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