City Winery

September 29, 2025 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings25
critical findings4

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: No hand wash observed by employees when switching tasks. PIC to retrain staff on hand wash procedures.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked zuccini stored in the in line refrigeraton unit observed 45F-67F. Per PIC food was prepped 40 minutes ago. PIC placed the product back in the walk in to cool down. Inspector reviewed cooling process with PIC. (COS)
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Bar plumbing and glass room observed with PVC piping pipe under 3 bay sink high temp dishwasher precleaing high temp diswasher sink observed leaking 3 out of 5 handsink dowstairs in the lady restroom observed not dispensing water Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)critical

Inspector note: Bucket of sanitizer observed reading above 500ppm quatz. Use according to law.
code 590.007/7-204.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit and diarrheal clean up events. Provide Inspector will email procedure
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable demonstrate cooling procedure. Inspector reviewed cooling procedure with PIC at the time of inspection and additional training materials will emailed.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Cooked eggplant and pickled vegetable observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prepped the night before. Provide made/ discard date before storing.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of high temp dishwasher backsplash and attachment (curtain) observed soiled buildup interior of 2 door refirgeration unit observed soiled with rust build up exterior of bulk bins (flour) observed soiled by visible water stain. Clean and sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple handwashing sinks observed without hand cleanser. Provide and maintain available at all time to prevent contamination by hands. Corrected on site
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple handwashing observed without paper towel. Provide and maintain available at all time. Corrected on site.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Numerous mouse droppings observed in various/different areas of the establishment (bar/ downstairs/ concert hall). Clean to remove. Copy of detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator was provided on site.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: Establishment observed without hot water (74F). Spoke with Assistant Commissioner Daniel J. Prendergast on the phone due to ongoing concert at the time of inspection the establishment was to remain open since plumber inspector was on its way 1 hour . Plumber inspector Gregory Hobson on site waiting for the plumbing inspector to arrive and to call Daniel Prendergast to issue voluntarily closure of the kitchen for the night.
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Containers of prepped food store in 2 door refrigeration unit observed without cover. Provide to protect from contaminations. (cos)
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Squeeze bottles and bulk bins observed without lables.Provide and maintain when removed from original containers.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Portion cup and bowl observed stored inside bulk bins as food dispensing utensils. Discontinue and use utensils with handles protect contamination by hands.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent observed soiled both pizza station and main kitchen. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Clean bowls and food utensils/ dishes observed stored side up in open space. Store inverted.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Grease trap observed oderous and with grease build up in the exterior. Clean to remove
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor under equipments throughout the kitchen bar areas observed soiled by old rodent droppings food debris loose debris and soiled accumulation. Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Several doors leading to the establishment observed without a door sweep loading dock door observed not closing all the way potential entryway for pests/rodent. Provide/install
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Multiple handwashing sink throughout the establishment observed without handwashing sign. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Multiple hole observed in various interior area of the building ceiling tile observed missing/ damaged in the kitchen warewashing area. Repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired April 30th 2024. Provide upadated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector note: Location makes pickle vegetable. Per PIC pickle vegetable is good for 7-15 days. PIC to provide HACCP for the pickled products and contact ISDHealth
code 590.008/8-201.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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