Did Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar pass its last health inspection?

Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar at 954 N California Ave was inspected on Aug 26, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar

954 N California Ave, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 26, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 26, 2025

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS AND 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH TAPE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,OVEN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYER.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 26, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2024	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 9, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 1, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 26, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 23, 2019	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2017	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2017	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 29, 2017	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2017	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2016	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 24, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 11, 2015	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 10, 2014	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 8, 2014	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2012	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 11, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 28, 2011	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 15, 2010	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar — questions

Did Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar pass its last health inspection?: Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar at 954 N California Ave was inspected on Aug 26, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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