What is City Winery Chicago's health inspection score?

City Winery Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was City Winery Chicago last inspected?

City Winery Chicago was last inspected on October 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does City Winery Chicago have?

City Winery Chicago has 31 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is City Winery Chicago safe to eat at?

City Winery Chicago has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does City Winery Chicago serve?

City Winery Chicago serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

City Winery Chicago

Name: City Winery Chicago
Address: 1200-1212 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 75

1200-1212 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/30/2025

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #576 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Oct 30, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 73/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Mar

Oct 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

11 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE HANDICAPPED WASHROOM NEXT TO THE BAR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, COFFEE BAR AND IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE DISHWASHING STATION. REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES BENEATH THE CONVEYOR DISHWASHING MACHINE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2625902 ON 10/22/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Med4 Basic

8 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 140F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE SO THAT A FINAL RINSE ABOVE 180F IS REACHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE STORED BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALAD DRESSINGS, AIOLI, COOKED EGGPLANT, AND CONFIT GARLIC STORED PAST THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DATE MARKED TCS FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE HANDICAPPED WASHROOM NEXT TO THE BAR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPLACE THE BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE DISHWASHING STATION. REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES BENEATH THE CONVEYOR DISHWASHING MACHINE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−33 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND SIDE BAR HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY SECURED TO WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR.

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MEAT BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.13 OBSERVED A PEST CONTROL LIGHT DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WALL DIRECTLY OVER A CLEAN ICE SCOOP AND CLEAN ICE BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH THE DEVICE OR TO RELOCATE THE DEVICE TO WHERE IT IS NOT DIRECTLY OVER CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, PREP AREAS, ETC.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE RIGHT-HAND SINK (1 OUT OF 2) LOCATED IN THE FIRST-FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. THE LEFT SINK IN THIS WASHROOM PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE RIGHT SINK SO IT PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 100-120F.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE THE FACILITY. FOUND 15 ON EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR VENUE BAR, 5 ON EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE MAIN RESTAURANT BAR, AND 5 ON THE WALLS IN THE "GLASS ROOM" NEAR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A PEST CONTROL LIGHT DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WALL DIRECTLY OVER A CLEAN ICE SCOOP AND CLEAN ICE BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH THE DEVICE OR TO RELOCATE THE DEVICE TO WHERE IT IS NOT DIRECTLY OVER CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, PREP AREAS, ETC.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED THE FINAL RINSE THERMOMETER GAUGE ON THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE MAIN DISH ROOM, NOT PROVIDING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE GAUGE SO THAT IT PROVIDES A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE RIGHT-HAND SINK (1 OUT OF 2) LOCATED IN THE FIRST-FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. THE LEFT SINK IN THIS WASHROOM PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE RIGHT SINK SO IT PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 100-120F.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BROKEN WALL BASE TILE UNDERNEATH THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPAIR TILE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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