CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at CITY WINERY CHICAGO in an inspection dated 04/07/2023.
Situated at 1200-1212 W RANDOLPH ST, the establishment is part of West Loop's active food service sector. The West Loop area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.
The first violation related to food temperatures. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: Observed Approximately 25 Live Small Flies Inside the Facility. Found 15 on Equipment and Sinks in the 1st Floor Venue Bar, 5 on Equipment and Sinks in the Main Restaurant Bar, and 5 on the Walls in the "glass Room" Near the High-temperature Dish Machines. Instructed Management to Contact Pest Control for Service to Eliminate All Pest Activity From the Premises. Priority Foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation Issued.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Improper temperature control can lead to bacterial growth including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.
The second violation related to pest control. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: Observed a Pest Control Light Device Installed on the Wall Directly Over a Clean Ice Scoop and Clean Ice Buckets. Instructed to Relocate Items From Underneath the Device or to Relocate the Device to Where It Is Not Directly Over Clean Equipment, Utensils, Prep Areas, Etc.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Pest droppings and debris can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in sensitive individuals.
The third violation related to pest control. Inspectors documented: Food & Non-food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used - Comments: Observed Milk Crates Being Used As Shelving Throughout the Facility. Must Remove From Premises and Provide Shelving That Is Free of Un. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Pest droppings and debris can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in sensitive individuals.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/07/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.; WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF REFRIGATOR NEXT TO PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sink at main kitchen, found utensils stored in hand wash sink, a stack of soiled pots and pans placed on floor in front of hand wash sink, instructed to all hand wash sink accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c); ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing signs at hand wash sinks, instructed to provide.; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Food handlers with no food handlers certificate, instructed to obtain..
Improper temperature control can lead to bacterial growth including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
⚠️ Important Note: Restaurant conditions can change rapidly. This inspection represents a snapshot in time and may not reflect current conditions. For the most up-to-date information, consider checking recent reviews or contacting the establishment directly.
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