Woodie's Flat

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 11, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Sep 26, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves at the rear dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted leakage at the faucet of the sprayer sink by the dish washing machine. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted outside grease container and surrounding not maintained with thick grease on the ground around the grease container and on top of container. Instructed to detail clean and maintain grease container and its surrounding. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintin floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the rear dry storage and bars.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Aug 19, 2025 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

4. May 22, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates and bowls on shelves at the kitchen prep and dining area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates at the kitchen and dinning tables to prevent dust accumulation.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink of the dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. Aug 9, 2024 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing soap at handwashing sink in second floor bar. Instructed handwashing cleanser shall be provided at each handwashing sink. Corrected on site handwashing soap provided at handwashing sink at second floor bar before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink near cookline and dishwashing area. Instructed to post handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed black moldlike spots on interior walls of ice machine in rear. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unreadable data plate on high temperature dish machine. Instructed to provide an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operation specifications.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

6. Jul 16, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Jul 5, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. May 22, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

9. Apr 29, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from pin hole in front of faucet on handwashing sink second floor bar and leak on floor in small room in basement on westside of hot water tank. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

10. Apr 22, 2024 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum water temperature of 93.6f at first floor handwashing sink in all gender washroom. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Corrected on site water temperature at said handwashing sink adjusted before conclusion of inspection at proper minimum water temperature of 106.5f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no asterisk on menu identifying which animal derived foods are served cooked to order. Corrected on site asterisk added to menu identifying which animal derived foods are served cooked to order before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 small flies in facility. Small fly activity observed in bars and washrooms. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity in facility and clean said areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 4/22/2024. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings at top and bottom in middle of front entrance double doors and at middle base of left most patio door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet of three compartment sink in dishwashing area, leaking from front of faucet on handwashing sink second floor bar, leaking from drainpipe of handwashing sink first floor bar and leak on floor in small room in basement on westside of hot water tank. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged mop drying rack near utility sink. Instructed to repair or replace mop drying rack so that mops can properly drain and dry to prevent pest breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on wall vent cover near ceiling in small cold prep area. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Jul 7, 2023 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink debris in interior of ice machine drip plate in outside storage area. Facility must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

12. Jun 20, 2023 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

13. Sep 28, 2022 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwashing signage bar hand sinks and exposed hand washing sink in rear dish area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one of several metal stem thermometers not turning on. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small amount of debris on ground in alley around dumpsters and build up of grease on exterior of used cooking oil container. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

14. Aug 12, 2021 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: The second floor bar and the first floor bar have ice bins that are missing lids. Must provide to protect ice from miscellaneous sources of contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Mop sink is too close to the clean dish storage rack. Instructed to install a barrier or relocate clean dish storage to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Missing drain hoses for soda gun holders at 1st and 2nd floor bars. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dust and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Noted all allergen training certificates to be expired. Must provide allergen training for all chicago certified food managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

15. Jul 22, 2021 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

16. Feb 7, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

17. Jan 31, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters in men's hand washing snks in washroom located in the basement and 2nd floor. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit availabe on premises to measure the concentration of sanitizer at thr 3-compartment sinks, instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink located in rear prep area.must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex washrooms in the basement and 2nd floor women's washroom. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor inside walk-in coolers and freezers located in rear of premises. Also observed debris on floor underneath 3-compartment sinks in bar areas throughout premises. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in 2nd floor men's washroom and unisex washrooms i basement. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation provided in 2nd floor men's washroom. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulbs in rear storage area where walk-in cooler is located. Must provide and maintain adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on ventilation vents inside unisex washrooms located in the basement. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

18. Jul 17, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood source

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Inspector’s note: Found wine and boxed soda in area where waste water was located. Wine boxes and soda boxes where partially damaged . Instructed manager to discard wine and soda. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 13)

      Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water seeping into employee locker room area from building foundation.no food being stored or prepared in this area. Water seeping from unused grease trap, then taken out through a hose to the street storm drain basin. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

19. Oct 4, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 (a) (a)- observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11- found no complete procedures on site for the clean up of vomiting and diareal events. Instructed facility to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issue.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 (a)- observed no consumer advisory signage posted in plain view of customer. Informed manager that consumer advisory signage must be posted in plain view of customer as well as indicated on menu of raw/under cooked foods. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory signage. Maintain at all times

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.17- observed raw wood shelving located in backyard beverage storage unit. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal area and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

20. May 11, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed cracked and crevices throughout flooring in kitchen prep and cook line. Also observed cracks, gaps and crevices throughout flooring at second floor bar area. Instructed manager to seal/ repair area to prevent pest harborage and maintain at all times. "

21. Jan 24, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of both deep fryers located in kitchen area to remove grime and accumulated grease from pipes.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must replace the rusted out floor drain inside the water heater room located in the basement rear area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must replace water damaged ceiling tiles in the rear storage area on the 2nd floor.

22. Jan 10, 2017 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

23. Nov 16, 2016 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Remove dusts accumulations on vent cover above the dishmachine,clean interiors of light shields throughout the dry storage areas and maintain.

24. Nov 9, 2016 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Rear exit door to the dry food/walk-in-cooler storage area is not rodent-proofed,observed approximately 1/4" inch gaps at bottom corner and sides of said door.instructed to make said door tight fitting all across the bottom and sides to prevent pest entry and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace worn-out cutting boards stored on kitchen shelving and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in rear dry storage room are dirty,clean floors in detail and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Remove dust accumulation on vent cover above the dishmachine and detail clean hood/filters above the cooking equipments also,clean interiors of light shields throughout the dry storage areas and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoops at bar areas must be properly stored and inverted to prevent contamination before use and maintain.

25. Oct 31, 2016 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

26. Mar 23, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 2nd floor ventilation inside the mens toilet room is not working.instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove cluttered conditions in the basement furnace room areas and maintain due to potential pest harborage.

27. Mar 11, 2016 Conditional

    Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 2nd floor ventilation inside the mens toilet room is not working.instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove cluttered conditions in the basement furnace room areas and maintain due to potential pest harborage.

28. Mar 3, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 door kitchen cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at 44.9 f, found salad dressing and hummus inside cooler. Instructed manager to repair cooler, ambient air temperature must be 40 f or below at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found the following potentially hazardous foods held at improper temperature- thousand island salad dressing at 47.9 f,shrimp at 51.1 f,hummus at 43.1f,alfredo sauce 57.9f,onion soup 48.2f,apple cream cheese at 50.1f,whipping cream 45.7f. Instructed manager all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 f or below if held cold. All out of temperature potentially hazardous foods voluntarily discarded at this time. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 2nd floor ventilation inside the mens toilet room is not working.instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove cluttered conditions in the basement furnace room areas and maintain due to potential pest harborage.

29. May 29, 2015 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink of the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at the garage dry storage area at the rear. Instructed to clea, organize and remove all unnecessary articles and maintain.

30. May 13, 2015 Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

31. May 13, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Noted temperature of service cooler on the first floor to be improper at 49.3f. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 40f and below. Manager immediately called for repair person. Citation issued for critical violation #7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following potentially hazardous food items inside service cooler to be improper:-guacamole 53.9f, salad 54.9f, eggs 49.5f, spaghetti 56.3f, beef(prime rib) 52.1f, sliced tomatoes 52.6f, pork belly 50.4f, shrimp 55.2f, sausage 53.6f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 78.8 lbs of products worth $426.00 through denaturing process. Citation issued for critical violation #7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Noted outside grease container encrusted with grease on top, lid, lips and dripping on the sides to the ground. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink of the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at the garage dry storage area at the rear. Instructed to clea, organize and remove all unnecessary articles and maintain.

32. Jul 22, 2014 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Replace the torn door gaskets for the 2 door prep cooler. Must provide ice bin covers for all ice bins behind all bars.

33. Jul 15, 2014 Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations