Winnies on Wells
Mostly clean — 8 of 14 passed, one prior failure
2025-10-21 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2024-12-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES AND SPOONS STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT WITH THE HANDLES DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(STORE WITH HANDLES UP) OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED NO FLOW OF COLD WATER WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER TO UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN CEILING IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED TWO NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR...
2024-12-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 5 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
0BSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER AND SCOOP STORED ON FRONT LEFT OF SPLASH GUARD OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. CORRECTED ON SITE ICE SCOOP REMOVED FROM SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATIO...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED KNIVES AND SPOONS STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT WITH THE HANDLES DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(STORE WITH HANDLES UP) OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WASH TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 103-106F ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN BAR AREAS(FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS). INSTRUCTED THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE CHEMICALS TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 12...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO FLOW OF COLD WATER WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER TO UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN CEILING IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED TWO NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND NONWOR...
2024-05-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD, FRIED EGG, IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD WITH AN ASTERISK IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER . CO...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT PATIO DOORS ON EASTSIDE AND SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS ON LEFT SIDE OF FIRST FLOOR REAR EMERGENCY EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS LINER AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER, ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SPECKS ON UPPER AREA OF ICE SHIELD AND INTERIOR COMPONENTS. OBSERVED ORANGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND ICE SHOOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
2023-09-20 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN REAR FOOR PREPARATION AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-05-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CLAY CUPS AT BAR USED FOR COCKTAILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
2022-04-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FO...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER READINGS OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINES SO THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF DELIV...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSURE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT ...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CLAY CUPS AT BAR USED FOR COCKTAILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON SEVERAL GASKETS AND EXTERIOR OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2019-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions Recent Inspection 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. -
2019-04-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 2 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF 52 F , CHICKEN, CHILE ARBOL SAUCE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 52F LOCATED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
2018-12-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-205.11- OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AND FOOD AREA, BLOCKED WITH LARGE STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLE USED TO STORE DIRTY DISHES, USED FOR DAYS FOOD PREP, SLICE ONIONS, MARINATED SHRIMP, ETC. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUS...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)- OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED ON INTERIOR WALLS AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12- OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDERNEATH WIRE SHELVING RACK ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE, IN BASEMENT WITH WHITE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING FOODS REMOVED FROM...
39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16- OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON PREP TABLE SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TI...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15-OBSERVED BEVERAGE COUNTER DRAINAGE COPPER TUBE AT MAIN BAR, ON 1ST FLOOR, DIRECTED TO SINK BASINS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUMP SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DRAINAGE TUBE MUST BE RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO PLUMBING DRAIN UNDERNEATH ICE BIN. INS...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11- OBSERVED WALL LEDGE DIRECTLY ABOVE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA BROKEN, CHIPPED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
2017-09-25 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LARGE CASTE IRON WASTE WATER LINE RUNNING ABOVE FOOD PREP AND SHELVING IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.
2017-03-22 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND 2 LARGE PLASTIC BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR/SUGAR AND BEANS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND ONLY ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE 1ST FLOOR BAR 3-COMP SINK AND ONLY 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMP SINKS ON PREMISES TO PROPERLY SET-UP FOR WASH,RINSE AN...
2016-06-20 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRUSH TO PROPERLY CLEAN INTERIORS OF WATER BOTTLES AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAIANTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS ALONG THE COOKLINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
2015-07-23 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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