The Woodlawn

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 8, 2025 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jul 16, 2025 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

3. May 9, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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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 signs at hand washing sinks in prep areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washng sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving and surfaces in both prep areas. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.

     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: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink in east prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and splatter on walls in prep area, dust, dirt and debris on floors in prep area, and in ceiling of basement storage area. Instructed manager to 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 ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in basement storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed missing outlet covers along walls in prep and dining areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Apr 28, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Apr 29, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. Nov 2, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in the toilet rooms as required. Instructed to 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 the walls in the kitchen not finished(dry wall) and at the rear door way in the kitchen also not finished. Must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors along the wall base and in corners in the kitchen and in the basement to remove spills,debris and/or grease.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic to comply with the idph food handler requirement or citations will follow.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain the allergen training for city sanitation certificate holdlers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Oct 27, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. Jul 23, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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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 cutting board at the cold prep station badly stained. Instructed to replace and clean and sanitize every two hours until cutting board is replaced.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a potato cutter framed with raw wood exposed. Instructed to paint or stain to make easy to clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND OIL ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION. Edit Delete

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site for food service workers. Instructed to obtain and provide copy on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a city of chicago food service manager without allergen traning certification. Instructed to obtain and provide on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Jul 16, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no supplies on site for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that may happen in the facility. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest and insect activity. Approx 20 droppings inside and under the deep fryers. Another 15 droppings near the wall of the two door refrigerator just left of the deep fyers and another 10 droppings along the wall near the woodlawn street side. Instructed to contact pest control to have service and proof of service before return date. Clean, sanitize and maintain. Citation issued 7-38-020 (a) priority foundation.

     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 no pest control log book onsite during inspection with evidence of pest throughout facility. Instructed to provide on site and have accesible at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board at the cold prep station badly stained. Instructed to replace and clean and sanitize every two hours until cutting board is replaced.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a potato cutter framed with raw wood exposed. Instructed to paint or stain to make easy to clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris build up on the inside of the refrigeration units. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold water turned off at the valve, when turned on accessive leaking from drain pipes. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working condition. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in the toilet rooms. Instructed to 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 a build up of dirt,food debris and oil on floors, walls and under equipment in rear food prep area. Instructed to cean, sanitize 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 wall in rear food prep area near two door refrigerator with missing dry wall covering. Instructed to repair 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 leak at drain pipe of three compartment sink located in the front food service area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust and oil on the hood ventilation system. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain as a means of preventing possible food contamination.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from report 2463996 not corrected. 6-201.11 c 03/11/2021 found basement used as storage and is not finished. Observed cement/brick walls and a wood unsealed ceiling in said area. Observed food (packaged pasta etc.) and single service utensils stored in said area. Instructed manager to provide smooth and easily cleanable floors walls and ceilings in all storage areas.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site for food service workers. Instructed to obtain and provide copy on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a city of chicago food service manager without allergen traning certification. Instructed to obtain and provide on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Dec 21, 2020 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found basement used as storage and is not finished. Observed cement/brick walls and a wood unsealed ceiling in said area. Observed food (packaged pasta etc.) and single service utensils stored in said area. Instructed manager to provide smooth and easily cleanable floors walls and ceilings in all storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Dec 11, 2020 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at handwashing sink located in food preparation area. Instructed manager to provide

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot water on site. Found water temperatures ranging from 89f - 91f located at: 3 compartment sink, all hand washing sinks, and utility sink. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the retail food establishment. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found 10 flies in food preparation area. Found 10 - 15 mouse droppings in food preparation area behind black storage rack under food preparation table next to food preparation cooler. The premises must be maintained free from rodents. Instructed manager to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain said areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found basement used as storage and is not finished. Observed cement/brick walls and a wood unsealed ceiling in said area. Observed food (packaged pasta etc.) and single service utensils stored in said area. Instructed manager to provide smooth and easily cleanable floors walls and ceilings in all storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Dec 18, 2019 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen floor tiles in poor repair (cracked). Instructed manager to repair and maintian smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the filter above the cooking equipment dusty. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

13. Oct 26, 2018 Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)

      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: Observed no clean up policy available for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no shelving for food storage. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving. All food shall be stored 6 inches above floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls around pipe fittings under hand washing sinks in prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings around pipe fittings and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Oct 15, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)

      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: Observed no clean up policy available for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed only one refrigerator on site. Instructed manager to provide adequate refrigeration. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no shelving for food storage. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving. All food shall be stored 6 inches above floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed small 3-compartment sink installed in prep area. Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of largest equipment and utensil. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls and ceilings around duct equipment and outlets in prep area, around pipe fittings under hand washing sinks in prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings, electrical outlets, etc and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required