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City Winery Chicago

1200-1212 W Randolph St

Last inspected Oct 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was City Winery Chicago last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 5 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Mar 27, 2024 to Oct 28, 2026.
Has City Winery Chicago ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 27, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Oct 28, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector’s Notes

3-307.11: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND DUMP SINK IN VENUE BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector’s Notes

4-903.11 (A;B;D): MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

5-205.15: 1 TOILET ROOM IN MALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, WRAPPED WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAG. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON FRP WALL AND STAINLESS STEEL WALLS SURROUNDING MAIN WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

6-202.11: MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AT LIGHT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SHIELD AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Mar 20, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND PLUMBING FIXTURES AT THE CENTRAL BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS AND BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PLASTIC CUPS AND BOWLS WITH UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF IN-USE UTENSILS WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FILTERS AT THE 2ND FLOOR SATELLITE KITCHEN COOK LINE MISSING FRON VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FILTERS FOR VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN HOOD SYSTEM FILTERS THAT ARE ADEQUATE IN NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND CONDENSATION.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Mar 18, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Oct 30, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

5-205.15 REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE HANDICAPPED WASHROOM NEXT TO THE BAR.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, COFFEE BAR AND IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

2-102.13 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 59Other

Official Wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s Notes

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2625902 ON 10/22/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Oct 22, 2025

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 140F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE SO THAT A FINAL RINSE ABOVE 180F IS REACHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE STORED BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official Wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALAD DRESSINGS, AIOLI, COOKED EGGPLANT, AND CONFIT GARLIC STORED PAST THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DATE MARKED TCS FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE HANDICAPPED WASHROOM NEXT TO THE BAR.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

REPLACE THE BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE DISHWASHING STATION. REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES BENEATH THE CONVEYOR DISHWASHING MACHINE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 5, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND SIDE BAR HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY SECURED TO WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Mar 27, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MEAT BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 27, 2024 · Original Source