⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

VINNIES SUB SHOP

1204 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

🍽️ Cuisine: Deli

📍 Neighborhood: West Town

License #: 1575636

12
Total Inspections
10
Passed
0
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 6, 2025 Inspection

August 6, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Rear storage room cluttered with non-food related items. instructed to declutter and maintain.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 20, 2022 Inspection

May 20, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE SERVED (TUKREY, ROAST BEEF, ETC). PRIORITY FO...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 23, 2020 Inspection

April 23, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 22, 2019 Inspection

April 22, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTA(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 27, 2018 Inspection

August 27, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WIL...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 22, 2016 Inspection

September 22, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM (REMO...

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 9, 2015 Inspection

November 9, 2015• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND...

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 19, 2014 Inspection

August 19, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR FLOOR AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 15, 2013 Inspection

August 15, 2013• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not clean in dining area. Instructed to detail clean daily.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 29, 2011 Inspection

September 29, 2011• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately...

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 29, 2010 Inspection

June 29, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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