MAY 16
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE VIG CHICAGO.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
1527 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 16, 2025 · passed
11 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE rear DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
JUL 52024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS OF LARGE ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 06/28/2024 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORTS SHALL BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 06/28/2024 FOUND AND POSTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
JUN 282024FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2024
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS OF LARGE ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LARGE FLIES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
DEC 152023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
IN-USE WET WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND COOKLINE PREP COUNTER CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN CUPS STORED ON RUBBER MATS ON TOP OF BAR AREA HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / CLUTTERED ITEMS IN FLOOR FOUND IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR OFFICE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED, CLEANING CLUTTERED ITEMS AND ENSURING ITEMS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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JUL 222021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 22
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR WHITE PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 252020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REGROUT LINES IN FLOOR LOW OR MISSING IN FRONT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED STEAK, EGG AND SEASONAL SEAFOOD ITEMS SERVED ON MENU RAW OR UNDER COOKED, WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A REMINDER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR GROUTING AT MAIN BAR WITH CRACKED AND CREVICES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND THE ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN COVING TITLE AT FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION, UNDER HAND SINK LOCATED ON EAST CORNER OF MAIN BAR. INFORMED THE MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 162018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 16
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR STORED IN ATTIC AREA ON 2ND FLOOR THAT HAS UNFINISHED CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FINISHED (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE) CEILINGS IN ALL FOOD/LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED WALL COVERING DETACHING FROM WALL AT INTERIOR COOK LINE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN STAIRWAY PAPER GOODS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TOP LOADING SLUSHIE MACHINE AT MAIN BAR WITHOUT REQUIRED OVERHEAD FAUCET FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ABOVE THIS UNIT TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
JAN 122017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR DOORS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DR FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA.FOUND STAINS AND FOOD DEBRI ON EXTERIOR DOORS AND INSIDE THE FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK HOT WATER TANK LOCATED IN THE REAR HOT WATER TANK STORAGE ROOM CAUSING STAGNANT WATER AROUND ABOVE STATED UNIT. MUST REPAIR.
NOV 82016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 8
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT LEFT SIDE NEXT TO PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 312016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2016
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT LEFT SIDE NEXT TO PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
MAR 232016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN LIQUOR DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA WITH DARK STAINS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. A LONG BRUSH IS NEEDED TO PROPERLY CLEAN INTERIORS OF WATER BOTTLES USED FOR CUSTOMER WATER SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS AND MOP SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR LIQUID WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 172016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 17
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT EAST BAR IS NOT IN OPERATION DURING THIS INSPECTION.DISHWASHER IS OUT OF ORDER NOT IN USE.TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 .NO CITATION ISSUED.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN,EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP OF LID AND ON GROUND FLOOR .INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THIS AREA CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES,DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST FEED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN LIQUOR DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA WITH DARK STAINS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. A LONG BRUSH IS NEEDED TO PROPERLY CLEAN INTERIORS OF WATER BOTTLES USED FOR CUSTOMER WATER SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS AND MOP SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR LIQUID WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND MAINTAIN.
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