Winnies on Wells — Winnies Sports Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
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Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Winnies on Wells — Winnies Sports Bar and Grill stretching back to 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “allergen training as required” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES AND SPOONS STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT WITH THE HANDLES DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(STORE WITH HANDLES UP) OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NO FLOW OF COLD WATER WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER TO UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN CEILING IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED TWO NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREAS.
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Dec 11, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WASH TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 103-106F ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN BAR AREAS(FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS). INSTRUCTED THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE CHEMICALS TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 120F. CORRERCTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BAR. ONCE THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE CHEMICALS TO SANITIZE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS 120F OR ABOVE E-MAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 0BSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER AND SCOOP STORED ON FRONT LEFT OF SPLASH GUARD OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. CORRECTED ON SITE ICE SCOOP REMOVED FROM SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES AND SPOONS STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT WITH THE HANDLES DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(STORE WITH HANDLES UP) OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FLOW OF COLD WATER WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER TO UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN CEILING IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED TWO NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND NONWORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREAS.
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May 22, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD, FRIED EGG, IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD WITH AN ASTERISK IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER . CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED ASTERISK ADDED TO ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD, FRIED EGG, THAT IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD, FRIED EGG, WITH AN ASTERISK IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE INSPECTION COMPLETION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT PATIO DOORS ON EASTSIDE AND SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS ON LEFT SIDE OF FIRST FLOOR REAR EMERGENCY EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS LINER AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER, ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SPECKS ON UPPER AREA OF ICE SHIELD AND INTERIOR COMPONENTS. OBSERVED ORANGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND ICE SHOOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
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Sep 20, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN REAR FOOR PREPARATION AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLAY CUPS AT BAR USED FOR COCKTAILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Apr 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER READINGS OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINES SO THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF DELIVERING SANITIZER AT PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSURE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLAY CUPS AT BAR USED FOR COCKTAILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON SEVERAL GASKETS AND EXTERIOR OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 8, 2019
Recent Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. -
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Apr 25, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF 52 F , CHICKEN, CHILE ARBOL SAUCE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 52F LOCATED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS (20LBS, 2.5 GAL.). COST OF ALL FOODS $600. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Dec 13, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11- OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AND FOOD AREA, BLOCKED WITH LARGE STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLE USED TO STORE DIRTY DISHES, USED FOR DAYS FOOD PREP, SLICE ONIONS, MARINATED SHRIMP, ETC. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)- OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED ON INTERIOR WALLS AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12- OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDERNEATH WIRE SHELVING RACK ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE, IN BASEMENT WITH WHITE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16- OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON PREP TABLE SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-OBSERVED BEVERAGE COUNTER DRAINAGE COPPER TUBE AT MAIN BAR, ON 1ST FLOOR, DIRECTED TO SINK BASINS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUMP SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DRAINAGE TUBE MUST BE RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO PLUMBING DRAIN UNDERNEATH ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED DRAINAGE TUBE TO PLUMBING DRAIN AND THAT ICE INTO SAID BIN IS NOT TO BE USED FOR FOOD. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED WALL LEDGE DIRECTLY ABOVE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA BROKEN, CHIPPED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Sep 25, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LARGE CASTE IRON WASTE WATER LINE RUNNING ABOVE FOOD PREP AND SHELVING IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.
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Mar 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LARGE PLASTIC BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR/SUGAR AND BEANS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ONLY ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE 1ST FLOOR BAR 3-COMP SINK AND ONLY 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMP SINKS ON PREMISES TO PROPERLY SET-UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZING. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET BASE AT THE SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN AND CLOSE.
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Jun 20, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRUSH TO PROPERLY CLEAN INTERIORS OF WATER BOTTLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAIANTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS ALONG THE COOKLINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 23, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Winnies on Wells — Winnies Sports Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Winnies on Wells — Winnies Sports Bar and Grill on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Winnies on Wells — Winnies Sports Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Winnies on Wells — Winnies Sports Bar and Grill.
Has Winnies on Wells — Winnies Sports Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Winnies on Wells — Winnies Sports Bar and Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Winnies on Wells — Winnies Sports Bar and 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 Winnies on Wells — Winnies Sports Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Winnies on Wells — Winnies Sports Bar and Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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