Bronzeville Winery
4414-4420 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Restaurant ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 29, 2026
Bronzeville Winery was last inspected on May 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
May 29, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed broken cooler doors at cold holding unit in kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a leaking drainpipe at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at employee washroom handsink (67f). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand-washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine located in dining area with a build-up of lime scale build up. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor throughout kitchen area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Advised for additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed broken cooler doors at cold holding unit in kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a leaking drainpipe at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners in furnace room. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken cooler doors at cold holding unit in kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leaking drainpipe at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners in furnace room. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the corners in the furnace room and at the front station to remove debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the inside and outside of the microwave in the rear prep area with a build up of food stains and splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect harboring.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease and food debris at the opening of the deep fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain units
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed handle to the lower left freezer door in rear food service area missing. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of food splatter and debris inside and outside of the non cooking units in the rear food service area (inside,gasket seals and doors) instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect feeding and harboring.observed the shelving units in the rear food prep areas with a build up of dust, dirt and food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain all
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the rear three compartment sink and the left hand washing sink(drain pipe at the bottom) located at the bar area next to the dish washer. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order as a means of preventing standing water and possible insect harboring.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors throughout the food service area with a build up of dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain under equiptment and shelving.observed the wall in there rear prep area damaged, scrapped and a hole. Instructed to repair, repaint or seal to make easy to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed three of the four restrooms without hot running water.(temp reading 58) instructed to contact service for sinks, repair and maintain in good working order with temperature of at least 100 degrees. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the inside and outside of the microwave in the rear prep area with a build up of food stains and splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect harboring.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease and food debris at the opening of the deep fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed handle to the lower left freezer door in rear food service area missing. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of food splatter and debris inside and outside of the non cooking units in the rear food service area (inside,gasket seals and doors) instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect feeding and harboring.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving units in the rear food prep areas with a build up of dust, dirt and food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the rear three compartment sink and the left hand washing sink(drain pipe at the bottom) located at the bar area next to the dish washer. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order as a means of preventing standing water and possible insect harboring.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors throughout the food service area with a build up of dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain under equiptment and shelving.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the wall in there rear prep area damaged, scrapped and a hole. Instructed to repair, repaint or seal to make easy to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed some dust in the vent above the dishmachine; instructed to clean vent to remove dust.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a gap between the front door. Must seal to prevent entry point for pest.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.