JOHN'S FOOD & WINE.

Chicago Health Dept

2114 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
15
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 21
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

NOV 19
2025
FAIL 4 violations
Serious Other
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD USED FOR FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER. ROP WAS BEING USED FOR DUCK LEGS, PORK SCRAP, CHUCK ROAST, LAMB BELLY, PRIME RIB. MUST PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $1,200. CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL.

Minor Other
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NO VARIANCE APPROVED BY CDPH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

Serious Food Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LARGE WATER LEAK AT BOTTOM OF HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

SEP 5
2024
PASS 2 violations
Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK/MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 29
2024
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK/MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2581540 ON 09/12/2, VIOLATION#53. NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. #55. NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 12
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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 ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Chemical Safety
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT PRESENTED AN INCOMPLETE SPILL KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO GET A COMPLETE SPILL KIT UPON NEXT INSPECTION. (MISSING MOP AND MOPHEEADS, CHEMICALS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

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