Winnies Sports Bar and Grill

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: 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 problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 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 and non working lights in hood in basement to increase light intensity in said areas.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 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 contamination before conclusion of inspection.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 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 120f. Corrercted on site held for inspection' tag placed on low temperature dish machines in first and second floor bar. Once the wash solution in spray type warewashers that use chemicals to sanitize has been repaired and is 120f or above e-mail food@cityofchicago.org to request tag removal prior to using units. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 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 nonworking lights in hood in basement to increase light intensity in said areas.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor underneath hand washing sink in front bar area. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings into ceiling in rear foor preparation area in basement. Must seal and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ventilation vents throughout premises. Must clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed clay cups at bar used for cocktails. Instructed to remove and use only food grade containers.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed clay cups at bar used for cocktails. Instructed to remove and use only food grade containers.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on door to walk-in cooler located in basement. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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 rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside employee toilet room located in basement. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burnt out lightbulbs in hood over cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 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 original container. Maintain at all times.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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 times.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 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 problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 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. Instructed manager to re directed/conveyed drainage tube to plumbing drain and that ice into said bin is not to be used for food. Maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Large caste iron waste water line running above food prep and shelving in basement kitchen, instructed to install a barrier.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: 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

Inspector’s note: 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 and sanitizing. Must repair leak at the hot water faucet base at the sprayer next to the dish machine in the basement. Must tighten loose cold water faucet handle at the hand sink in the basement so as to be easy to open and close.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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

Inspector’s note: 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

Inspector’s note: 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

Inspector’s note: 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.