Webster's Wine Bar

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Dec 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING ALONG ALONG SEVERAL LENGTHS OF FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EXISTING BASE COVING AND ENSURE ALL FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES ARE PROPERLY COVED IN AREAS EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MISSING ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

3. Apr 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

4. Nov 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, THOMAS BENNETT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE EXPIRED ON 06/01/21. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

5. Sep 10, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: Observed no health policy on site. Instructed have all employees sign and maintain a record on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: Observed chipped and cracked paint on walls near entrance to bar. Instructed to repair and maintain

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND MAKE EASILY CLEANABLE

6. Sep 6, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: Observed no health policy on site. Instructed have all employees sign and maintain a record on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND MAKE EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: Observed chipped and cracked paint on walls near entrance to bar. Instructed to repair and maintain

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: Observed incomplete food handler certificates. Instructed to complete and maintain records on premises

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: Observed employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates without allergen training. Instructed to complete allergen training and maintain records on premises

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2311566 8/29/19 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12-15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE RACKS,ON WALL BEHIND ,UNDERNEATH & INSIDE AT MOTOR OF REACH IN FREEZER,ON PIPES NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER DISH MACHINE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/6/19.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

7. Aug 29, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     Observed no health policy on site. Instructed have all employees sign and maintain a record on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea kit on site. Instructed to maintain kit with all necessary supplies and sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus and procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     Observed improper date marking. Instructed all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours must be labeled with date of creation and date of disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

   • Serious Priority

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     Observed raw items on menu. Instructed that all potentially raw or undercooked food items must be labeled with reminder and disclosure statement. Priority violation foundation 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     Observed small crack in door sweep on exit door to outside in rear of kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     Observed 9 live roaches in following areas: crawling out of backflow prevention device on basement dish machine, in pipe coming out of wall near reach in cooler, and underneath dish machine. Also observed several dead roaches in wine storage area and underneath prep table next to reach in cooler. Recommended to have pest control service on or after today's date. Instructed to clean, sanitize, remove, and maintain pest free environment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     Observed missing splash guard on hand sink near 3 compartment sink in basement. Instructed to install and maintain.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     Must invert all dishes and utensils being stored in kitchen prep area.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Observed build up of debris on potato peeler in kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Observed rust on walls and floors of walk in cooler in basement. Instructed to repair and maintain.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Instructed to clean gaskets of coolers in bar area.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Instructed to fill all cracks and crevices throughout bar area and basement walls and ceilings and seal basement floors.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Observed chipped and cracked paint on walls near entrance to bar. Instructed to repair and maintain.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     Observed 2 unshielded light bulbs in kitchen above prep table. Instructed to repair and maintain.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     Observed build up of dust and debris on vents near silverware storage station.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     Observed incomplete food handler certificates. Instructed to complete and maintain records on premises.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     Observed employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates without allergen training. Instructed to complete allergen training and maintain records on premises.

8. Jul 14, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     Caulk around 3 compartment sink and around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bsmt storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

   • Not serious Minor

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

     Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

   • Not serious Minor

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

     Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed plaster shall be repaired/sealed.

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     Broken/damaged light shield in bsmt storage area shall be replaced.

9. Jun 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     Found cracked floor tiles in between cooking line and prep table in kitchen. Instructed to repair or replace. Must maintain.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     Advised to install splash guard in between hand sink and 3 compartment sink in basement dish area.

10. Oct 1, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND BEHIND THE BAR.

11. Sep 3, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP IN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR BASEMENT DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND MISSING COVING BEHIND KITCHEN ICE MACHINE AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS ON KITCHEN CEILING AND TO MAINTAIN.

12. Jun 10, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

13. May 31, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      Found inadequate pest control Approximately 25 live fruit flies in various areas on and around onion storage in basement dry storage area and at both bar areas and walls of the dining room.Also,the rear door leading to the garbage dumpsters is not rodent proofed 1/4" mode of entry.Must detail clean,sanitize all affected areas,and pest control service now reccomended also pest proof said door.Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Must properly store,invert all clean multi-use utensils and dishware to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and remove rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler. Consumary advisory must be posted for public view.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      The fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler are dusty,clean coolers in detail.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Seal opening on ceiling in basement north corner dry storage room.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Detail clean dusts accumulations throughout the premises and a exposed handsink is needed in basement dishroom area.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Must provide,maintain visible thermometers for all refrigeration units.

14. Jun 22, 2011 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Apr 12, 2011 License-Task Force · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.