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CLEAN RECORD

VINES ON CLARK

3550-3554 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60657

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

87/100

Inspections

4

Last Inspected

Oct 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

14 total

contamination
536%
facility
536%
other
214%
chemical
214%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorOther

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Code 37

MinorOther

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 53

MinorContamination

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Code 43

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PREMISES USING MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION.

Code 47

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE LOCATED IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Code 49

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE INSIDE COOKING EQUIMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 49

MinorChemical

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES ALSO OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE ROOF TOP. MUST REPSIR OR REPLACE. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILE NEXT TO MOP SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

Code 55

MinorChemical

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE ROOF TOP. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

Code 56

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 56

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW LIGHT BULBS BURN OUT ON BASEMENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Code 56

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 56

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from October 2025191 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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