Figo Wine Bar

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Inspections

1. Aug 1, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED THE PREPARATION COOLER IN THE BASEMET PREP AREA TO HAVE THREE (3) DOORS WITH DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR TORN GASKETS AT THE BASEMENT PREP COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA NEAR THE COOKING AREA TO BE SLOW LEAKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNNECCESARY EQUIPMENT STORED DISORGANIZED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CORNER THAT IS ALSO SHARED WITH THE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF THE FACILITY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR/UPSTAIR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD TO HAVE MISSING FILTERS ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE ANY MISSING FILTERS IN THE OVERHEAD VENTILATION.

2. Aug 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST/DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND AROUND SUMP PUMP. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

3. Feb 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     ADDITIONAL SHELVES IS NEEDED FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVE AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

4. Jul 19, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     : 6-201.11--- THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS EXPOSED, RAW BRICK/STONE, UNEVEN WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES: WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, WALL BACKSPLASH AT THE 1ST FLOOR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/COVER TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING WALL TILES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

5. Jun 28, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     COLDWATER AT THE 1ST FLOOR COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THE FAUCET HANDLE. MUST TURN ON THE COLD WATER FOR USE FROM THE VALVE UNDER THE SINK TO ACCESS COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE COLD AND HOT WATER FROM THE FAUCET HANDLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     NOTED THE INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WATER/ICE, THAT IS FOR CONSUMPTION, SURFACES THROUGHOUT AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO STORED ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL BULK SPICES NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST REMOVE THE WATER FILTER USED TO PROVIDE POTABLE DRINKING WATER FROM THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHER/BAR HAND WASHING SINK. HAND SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PRIVATE DINING ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     COLD WATER DOESN'T COMPLETELY TURN OFF ON THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS EXPOSED, RAW BRICK/STONE, UNEVEN WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES: WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, WALL BACKSPLASH AT THE 1ST FLOOR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/COVER TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING WALL TILES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CLEANING TOOLS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE DISH AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING TOOLS CORRECTLY, INVERT SOILED MOPS AT THE MOP SINK.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-2-19 REPORT #2304067 NOT CORRECTED. #51- NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (KITCHEN) ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.#58-: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

6. Aug 2, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (KITCHEN) ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

7. Jul 26, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAKS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

     NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE BUT NOT BEING USED (NO FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS VACUUM PACKAGED). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FROM PREMISE OR CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR A VARIANCE AND HACCP APPROVAL. EQUIPMENT WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, PRIVATE DINING ROOM AND FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BASEMENT PREP HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE SINK PER CITY CODE AND REQUIREMENTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (KITCHEN) ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NOTED THE BATHROOM DOORS ON FIRST AND BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AT THE PRIVATE DINING ROOM/STORAGE, AT THE FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

8. Dec 13, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST PAINT OR SEAL WOODEN WINE STORAGE SHELVES TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IS MADE OF EXPOSED, COARSE BRICK. THE WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREP AND FOOD/ALCOHOL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

9. Dec 12, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

     OBSERVED FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMER ACCESS. OBSERVED LARGE OPENING/WALKWAY (GREATER THAN 4 FEET WIDE) IN BAR BETWEEN FOOD PREP AREA AND LIQUOR SERVICE AREA. THIS GAP OPENS DIRECTLY INTO FOOD PREP AREA WHERE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND HAND SINK ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE GAP MUST BE ELIMINATED WITH A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMER ACCESS TO FOOD PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

     OBSERVED THE 2ND FLOOR EXTERIOR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, NOTED APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAPS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE BASE OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE RODENT PROOFING ON THIS DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

     NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST PAINT OR SEAL WOODEN WINE STORAGE SHELVES TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     MUST ADJUST FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO LIMIT SPLASHING ON SURROUNDING FLOOR.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IS MADE OF EXPOSED, COARSE BRICK. THE WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREP AND FOOD/ALCOHOL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.