Vines on Clark
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
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Public records show 15 inspections at Vines on Clark stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES ALSO OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE ROOF TOP. MUST REPSIR OR REPLACE. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILE NEXT TO MOP SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE ROOF TOP. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW LIGHT BULBS BURN OUT ON BASEMENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREMISES USING MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE LOCATED IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE INSIDE COOKING EQUIMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 28, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON BEER WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER LINE. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHMACHINE AND ABOVE PIZZA PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS WITH WORKING BULBS.
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Aug 15, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT SOME HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE ON THE WALL AT THE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST ON VENTILATION UNITS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Aug 10, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-BEANS 46.9F, HUMUS 49.2F, CHEESE 47.3F/46.2F, GUACAMOLE 46.4F, CUCUMBER 48.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 13 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $124.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 57F AND 46.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT SOME HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST ON VENTILATION UNITS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Mar 15, 2022
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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 13, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SOAP DISPENSER PROVIDED AT EAST BARS HANDWASHING SINKS NOT PROPERLY MOUNTED ON WALL UNABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. MANAGER PROVIDED PUMP SOAP AT SAID SINK PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),"CONSOLIDATED TO ABOVE VIOLATION"
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. INFORMATION GIVE,MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. .
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR NO DISPENSING PAPER TOWELS(NOT IN WORKING CONDITION).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. UPON MY REQUEST CERTIFIED MANAGER OF THE KITCHEN CHANGED BATTERIES AT SAID UNIT.PAPER TOWEL DISPENSE IN WORKING CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (EGGS,ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED AT WHEEL OF DEEP FRYERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC LID AT FLOUR PLASTIC CONTAINER IS BROKEN, REPLACE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED WALL CEILING IN PREP AREA AROUND VENT COVER AND BY THE SWING DOOR,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND ALMOST BY THE PREP TABLES
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(PIZZA AREA) AND IN BASEMENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE REPLACE
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May 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS BEING USED TO DISPENSE SALAD DRESSINGS IN THE PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS/SPOONS WITH HANDLES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE HAND SINK SERVING THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COOK LINE TO PROTECT THE PREP SINK ON THE RIGHT AND THE PREP TABLE ON THE LEFT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND PREVENT FURTHER ICE ACCUMULATION ON BEER LINES RUNNING THROUGH THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ORGANIC MATTER FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT COOK LINE HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK NEAR SODA LINES IN THE CENTER OF THE SUB BASEMENT.
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Jun 10, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON THE COOKS LINE WHERE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, AND PREPARED.
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Jun 3, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK OBSERVED HANDLING READY TO EAT WRAP SANDWICHES WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED PROPER METHOD OF GLOVE USAGE AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE (FOOD) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES (2) WITH EXCESSIVE RUST IN UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DRIPPING INTO ICE AND INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RUST OR REPLACE MACHINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR BOTH WITH OPEN 3/4 INCH GAPS ON BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BEHIND ALL COOLERS BEHIND MAIN BAR, INSIDE THE UNCOVER MOTORS OF THE SALAD AND PIZZA PREP COOLERS. ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL SOCKET AT THE PIZZA OVEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-24-15 NOT CORRECTED. #34- OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP/BAR FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.#38- NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER LINES OF ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR BOTH ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR OPEN SEAMS OF METAL VENTILATION ON THE DISH MACHINE. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING BEHIND THE BAR. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, MONITORING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED SHIELDS AND BROKEN/INOPERABLE LIGHTS ABOVE ICE MACHINES. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON THE COOKS LINE WHERE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, AND PREPARED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR RANDOM CHECK OF SERVER WAITING TABLES/HANDLING FOODS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON FAN INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE ON COOLER FAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES BY DISHMACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES, INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINES AND ALL PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP/BAR FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER LINES OF ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR BOTH ICE MACHINES WATER LINES.
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Jul 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD SHELVING INSIDE SANDWICHES COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT ON WALL AND PIPES ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN BASEMENT BY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WHERE ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING.
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May 21, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN MEN'S BATHROOM IN FIRST FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER IN BAR, MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 7, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT FLAT WARE FROM CONTAMINATION, UNTIL USE
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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 REPLACE/RE-COAT CHIPPING WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALL LEADING DOWN STAIR WELL, AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET AT LADIES BATHROOM IN PATIO AREA
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Aug 25, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO RUNNING HOT WATER IN MENS AND LADIES BATHROOMS FIRST FLOOR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, RUNNING HOT AT KITCHEN HAND SINK AND 2ND FLOOR OUT DOOR PATIO HAND SINKS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, FROM 11-04-2010, REPORT #381218, FOR VIOLATION #33, SEE ATACHED INSPECTION REPORT, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT FLAT WARE FROM CONTAMINATION, UNTIL USE
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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 REPLACE/RE-COAT CHIPPING WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALL LEADING DOWN STAIR WELL, AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET AT LADIES BATHROOM IN PATIO AREA
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Nov 4, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE PREP COOLER DOORS AT THE SALAD PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS, VENTILATION HOOD, ROLLING STORAGE RACK, PREP TABLE AT SALAD STATION.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE FLAT TOP GRILL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FOR ALL OF THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vines on Clark last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vines on Clark on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vines on Clark?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Vines on Clark.
Has Vines on Clark's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vines on Clark have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Vines on Clark means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Vines on Clark inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vines on Clark is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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