Non-Inspection
Jun 30, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 30, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Winnies On Wells
1400 N Wells St
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
9 inspectionsCanvass
Oct 21, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 17, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Dec 13, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 13, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 11, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
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
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Dec 2, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 2, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Nov 22, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
May 22, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
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 . CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED ASTERISK ADDED TO ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD, FRIED EGG, THAT IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD, FRIED EGG, WITH AN ASTERISK IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE INSPECTION COMPLETION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
May 8, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 8, 2024 · Original Source