Oakwood '83

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 25, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on walls in rear dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain. Observed peeling paint on wall near to rear exit door. Must repaint and mantain. Observed a few openings into wall behind ice machine located in rear prep area. Must seal openings and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide proof of food handler training and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Apr 22, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Aug 26, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the low temperature dish machine with a chemical concentration of 0ppm at time of inspection. Machine was not in use at time of inspection as pieces to repair machine are missing. Instructed to service to maintain appropriate sanitizing solution concentraion or remove from premises. Dish machine tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instructed not to use until equipment is able to maintain concentration of at least 50 ppm and reinspected by cdph. Priority violation, 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing door on the bathroom located behind the rear host stand in the dining area. Instructed manager to provide a seld closing device for bathroom door.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing lightbulbs in the exhaust system in the kitchen preparation area. Instructed manager to repair or replace to provide appropriate amount of light.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen training certificate on site for manager at time of inspection. Instructed to provide up to date allergen training certificate for each manager.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Aug 19, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Aug 9, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. May 16, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. May 9, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. Apr 5, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed calcium build up inside ice machine upper portion. Instructed manager must clean and maintain interior of ice machine.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found the following drian pipes leaking- 2-compartment sink, bar handwash sink and guest urinal. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 ceiling light bulbs burned out above cooking equipment. Must replace with working light bulbs.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Mar 31, 2022 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

10. May 24, 2021 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted washrooms on-premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women washrooms and unisex washrooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

11. May 18, 2021 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

12. Mar 17, 2021 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

13. Jun 23, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. May 26, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010.

      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 supplies missing from vomit and diarrhea kit (eye protection, disposable apron, disinfectant against norovirus). Instructed manager to provide all necessary supplies as outlined in policy. Priority foundation. 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee hand washing signage at hand washing sink at bar area and in men's bathroom. Must provide.

      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 consumer advisory on menu. Establishment is serving burgers and steak cooked to order. Instructed manager to provide a disclosure statement on bottom of menu, "these food items are cooked to order" along with an asterik on the food item (burgers and steak). Then provide a reminder statement at bottom of menu stating, "consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness." priority foundation. 7-38-005.

      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: Observed rusty metal ice scoop in poor condition at ice machine. Instructed to replace with clean and washable ice scoop.

      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 lid on trash can in women's bathroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

15. May 19, 2020 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

16. May 13, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued observed

      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: No procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facilty to develop and maintain a procedure /plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      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: Both the reminder of: [ * “consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness " ] and the disclosure of an asterisk is needed on menus to indicate the reminder and identify the items of risk. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      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: Observed buthcer block table needs to be restored to a smooth easily cleanable condition.

      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 butcher block table needs to be cleaned and under slicer with food crumbs needs to cleaned. Observed drawer of butcher block table with crumbs need to be cleaned and maintained.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed closet on west end of restaurant with clutter and cash register underneath washbowl sink of west end washroom needs to be moved. Organize all items up off floor for cleaning purposes.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitiation certificate to comply with allergen training and maintain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

17. Mar 9, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed between exposed hand sink and prep cutting board table,behind the bar, broken door liner with exposed insulation inside the small white chest freezer by the west door must be replaced.also door liner inside the white chest freezer by the south window must be re-sealed. Foul odor from grease traps in the kitchen, need to repair cause,clean and maintain additional stopper is needed at three compartment sink,bar area. Ice is stored inside igloo container.instructed to provide a self drain container

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken floor tiles at north-east corner under dish machine broken,uneven and rough cement floor under dish machine water at mentioned floor.repair said floor. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling walls inside the kitchen improper repaired with wood,also ceiling is cracked and peeling paint on wall by the kitchen entrance. Large metal sponge is used to seal pipe on ceiling (above the dish machine) inside the kitchen. Broken wall under the bar counter behind pipes, under exposed hand sink. Instructed to repair mentioned,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material ceiling fans in dining/bar area with dust build-up clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shield in the kitchen not completely covers/protected light bulbs,instructed to provide light shield that completely covers the light bulbs at said area

18. Apr 27, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

19. Dec 2, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice bin in the front bar area without lid. Must provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean interior panels of ice machine in rear food storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed in the front bar exposed hand washing sink. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops improperly stored in the front bar area. Must properly store ice scoop to prevent contamination.

20. Feb 5, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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: Observed peeling paint on ceiling in kitchen prep area above exposed handwashing sink.must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate items in kitchen food prep area 6inches off the floor/wall.

21. Jan 29, 2016 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

22. Sep 15, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice block build up on condensers inside bar 3-door cooler also observed premises using plastic grocery bag to hold meats inside freezer. Must remove all ice build up on condensers and use food grade plastic bags for meats/food only.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food build up inside bar gun holders. Must clean bar gun holders and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling light bulbs not covered/protected above pizza oven. Must provide cover for light bulbs.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device at ice machine water line also no exposed handwash bowl at bar. Instructed manager to provide exposed handwdash bowl with running hot and cold water at bar also must provide/make visible back flow prevention device at ice machine water line.

23. Aug 5, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace the broken gasket around the deep freezer that is tearing off.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the soda gun & holster to remove discoloration buildup.

24. Jul 5, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Opening underneath the bar counter with a build-up of dust and other debris,instructed to seal said area. Water pipe under the ice bin is leaking behind bar area, instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wood shelf by the ice machine in poor repair,peeling paint,instructed to fix and repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some yellow and pink mineral build-up was observed inside the ice machine,instructed to clean and sanitize unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Uneven floor and missing floor tiles under the dish machine and under the three compartment sink at bar area,instructed to provide floor with a smooth and cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink in prep area slowly draining,need to repair. No ventilation provided in men's and women's washroom,need to provide and maintain.

25. May 24, 2010 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

26. May 17, 2010 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. WASTE OIL CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED EXCESS PIGEON FECES AND RAT DROPPING AROUND THE CONTAINER AND ACROSS FROM IT. ALSO DOG FECES INSTRUCTED MANGER TO KEEP AREA CLEANED AT ALL TIMES, TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOODOO

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE WOOD STICK THAT HOLD THE SHELF FROM INSIDE THE BAR COOLER. A SELF ICE DISPENSER IS NEEDED TO STORE ICE FOR CUSTOMER, BEHIND THE BAR AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING SHIELD IS NEEDED, IN PREP AREA, SIDE OF UNITS NOT SHIELD.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSED INSTRUCTED TO FIX .