AUG 1
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FIGO WINE BAR.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
3207 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 1, 2025 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, 3 failed. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE PREPARATION COOLER IN THE BASEMET PREP AREA TO HAVE THREE (3) DOORS WITH DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR TORN GASKETS AT THE BASEMENT PREP COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA NEAR THE COOKING AREA TO BE SLOW LEAKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECCESARY EQUIPMENT STORED DISORGANIZED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CORNER THAT IS ALSO SHARED WITH THE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF THE FACILITY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR/UPSTAIR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD TO HAVE MISSING FILTERS ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE ANY MISSING FILTERS IN THE OVERHEAD VENTILATION.
AUG 132024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST/DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND AROUND SUMP PUMP. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 72023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ADDITIONAL SHELVES IS NEEDED FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVE AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUL 192021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 19
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11--- THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS EXPOSED, RAW BRICK/STONE, UNEVEN WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES: WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, WALL BACKSPLASH AT THE 1ST FLOOR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/COVER TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING WALL TILES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
JUN 282021FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2021
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
COLDWATER AT THE 1ST FLOOR COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THE FAUCET HANDLE. MUST TURN ON THE COLD WATER FOR USE FROM THE VALVE UNDER THE SINK TO ACCESS COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE COLD AND HOT WATER FROM THE FAUCET HANDLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED THE INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WATER/ICE, THAT IS FOR CONSUMPTION, SURFACES THROUGHOUT AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO STORED ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK SPICES NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST REMOVE THE WATER FILTER USED TO PROVIDE POTABLE DRINKING WATER FROM THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHER/BAR HAND WASHING SINK. HAND SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PRIVATE DINING ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
COLD WATER DOESN'T COMPLETELY TURN OFF ON THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS EXPOSED, RAW BRICK/STONE, UNEVEN WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES: WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, WALL BACKSPLASH AT THE 1ST FLOOR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/COVER TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING WALL TILES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLEANING TOOLS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE DISH AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING TOOLS CORRECTLY, INVERT SOILED MOPS AT THE MOP SINK.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-2-19 REPORT #2304067 NOT CORRECTED. #51- NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (KITCHEN) ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.#58-: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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AUG 22019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (KITCHEN) ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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.
JUL 262019FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2019
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAKS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE BUT NOT BEING USED (NO FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS VACUUM PACKAGED). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FROM PREMISE OR CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR A VARIANCE AND HACCP APPROVAL. EQUIPMENT WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, PRIVATE DINING ROOM AND FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BASEMENT PREP HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE SINK PER CITY CODE AND REQUIREMENTS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (KITCHEN) ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED THE BATHROOM DOORS ON FIRST AND BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AT THE PRIVATE DINING ROOM/STORAGE, AT THE FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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.
DEC 132017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 13
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PAINT OR SEAL WOODEN WINE STORAGE SHELVES TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IS MADE OF EXPOSED, COARSE BRICK. THE WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREP AND FOOD/ALCOHOL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
DEC 122017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2017
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMER ACCESS. OBSERVED LARGE OPENING/WALKWAY (GREATER THAN 4 FEET WIDE) IN BAR BETWEEN FOOD PREP AREA AND LIQUOR SERVICE AREA. THIS GAP OPENS DIRECTLY INTO FOOD PREP AREA WHERE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND HAND SINK ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE GAP MUST BE ELIMINATED WITH A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMER ACCESS TO FOOD PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED THE 2ND FLOOR EXTERIOR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, NOTED APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAPS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE BASE OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE RODENT PROOFING ON THIS DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PAINT OR SEAL WOODEN WINE STORAGE SHELVES TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ADJUST FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO LIMIT SPLASHING ON SURROUNDING FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IS MADE OF EXPOSED, COARSE BRICK. THE WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREP AND FOOD/ALCOHOL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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