AUG 6
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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VINNIES SUB SHOP.
EAT. 90/100
1204 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 6, 2025 · passed
Passed all 12 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Rear storage room cluttered with non-food related items. instructed to declutter and maintain.
MAY 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE SERVED (TUKREY, ROAST BEEF, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS REAR OF RESTAURANT. MUST REMOVE ALL PAPER AND UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENT.
APR 232020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 23
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 222019PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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AUG 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
SEP 222016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 22
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM (REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP) AND WALLS BEHIND THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA.
NOV 92015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 9
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 192014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPAIR FLOOR AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON SINK IN WASHROOM.
AUG 152013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor not clean in dining area. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light and ceiling covers not maintained. Instructed to detail clean light covers and replace any damaged ceiling tile throught-out premises. Coving not properly installed along west wallbase. Instructed to reseal rubber coving.
SEP 292011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 29
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
JUN 292010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND FLOOR COVING LOOSE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BACK ROOM.
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