Arami/Woodgrain
5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 10, 2026
Arami/Woodgrain was last inspected on June 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
June 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found food handlers/employees in the food prep area and not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all entering/working in the food prep areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the base of the faucet on the rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying when not in use.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of front storage cabinet in wood grain in need of cleaning to remove all flour build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust/grease on filters in hood ventilation system in hot prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: New large can opener blade needed. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed black residue on the caulking of the three compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not clean, slight debris accumiatlion. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Caulking at base of 3-compartment sink and wall not clean, black substance. Instd to clean or replace caulk and maintai
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting board in front bar area in need of replacing where worn. Instructed to replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All reach in cabinets under and around all cooking equipment in wood grain in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of food spills and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The food contact surfaces at aramin prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in arami prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build and debris of food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard at bar handwash sink and storage table. Instd to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in pizza prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure for consumer advisory on menu. Instructed manager to provide disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service forks not inverted near hand washing sink in bar area. Intructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect lip contact surfaces from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle near hand washing sink in hot holding service area. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas where waste is commonly discarded.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed outlet cover missing under counter in bar area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in dish washing area. Instructed manager to properly hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk flour containers not labeled in woodgrain prep area. Instructed to label all bulk containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on upper walls, television equipment, and ceiling vents in front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training as required. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure provided. Instd to provide and maintain 100f at exposed handsinks and 110f at 3-compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030c.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training as required. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.