New York City, NY - Health department officials identified compliance problems at Vinos during an inspection on 08/06/2025.
Vinos is positioned at 501 West 30 Street in the Chelsea area, drawing neighborhood patrons and tourists.
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The inspection report documents: "10f. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Sanitation violations encompass a broad spectrum of cleanliness and maintenance issues that affect food safety According to Food Safety Modernization Act, The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Health department officials will conduct a comprehensive re-inspection to ensure that all violations have been properly addressed. The establishment must demonstrate full compliance before the matter can be considered resolved.
These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.
📋 Complete Inspection Data
| BUILDING | 501 |
| Council District | 03 |
| Latitude | 40.752131794857 |
| GRADE DATE | 08/06/2025 |
| BBL | 1007020010 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| BORO | Manhattan |
| CAMIS | 50144193 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/06/2025 |
| BIN | 1089323 |
| STREET | WEST 30 STREET |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Bottled Beverages |
| NTA | MN13 |
| SCORE | 8 |
| ZIPCODE | 10001 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| GRADE | A |
| Community Board | 104 |
| Longitude | -74.001147754922 |
| DBA | VINOS |
| Census Tract | 009900 |
| PHONE | 6464951242 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 10F; 06D |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 10F: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material; not kept clean; or not properly sealed; raised; spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides; above and underneath the unit. || 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed; rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on August 6, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were found: 10F: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. | 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred..
Why are these violations concerning?
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.