AUG 6
2025
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Rear storage room cluttered with non-food related items. instructed to declutter and maintain.
VINNIES SUB SHOP.
Chicago Health Dept
1204 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).
12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 13
2024
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 23
2020
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 22
2019
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 22
2016
PASS 1 violation
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 9
2015
PASS 1 violation
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 19
2014
PASS 4 violations
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 15
2013
PASS 2 violations
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 29
2011
PASS 1 violation
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 29
2010
PASS 2 violations
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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