Woodlawn Gardens

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 8, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Dec 9, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Mar 28, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Dec 19, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the food kitchen area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5. Nov 29, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the food kitchen area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed pest control logbook with a service report from 2021. Must provide and maintain an up-to-date pest control logbook with the idph license and service report. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020, (c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with an up-to-date original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site. Instructed the original city of chicago food service manager certificate must be posted at all times and when the facility is open and operating the manager must be on site with the certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Oct 27, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Jul 27, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot water knob loose in mens toilet room. Instructed 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 unused items and materials in the kitchen prep area. Instructed to declutter and remove any unused items as a means of preventing possible harboring of pest and insects.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for city of chicago food service manager on site. Instructed to obtain and provide on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Dec 12, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. 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: No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

9. Nov 17, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean toilet in mens washroom.

10. Jun 26, 2017 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

11. May 5, 2017 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

12. Jun 17, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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 carpet matts at the bar. Instructed to remove carpet mats and provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Observed the women restrooms without self closing doors. Instructed to provide and maintain self closing doors at all restrooms.

13. Sep 25, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Obsereved dirt and debris in side rrefridgerator in kitchen, instructed to clean, sanitized maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout premises that need cleaning, instructed to clean and maintain along base boards and corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside light sheilds throughout premises, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed two pipe leaks in the basemen in front of the staircase and behind the staircase, instructed to repair and maintain.

14. Mar 24, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the kitchen area,along wall base and corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the rear kitchen area throughout,to prevent rodent harborage

15. Feb 25, 2014 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

16. Sep 23, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty interior of cooler in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Finish cleaning all unused equipment throughout kitchen, all sinks, all prep tables and shelves throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Finish detail cleaning all floors throughout in every room along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment. Keep all articles and items in all rooms(including rear outside shedd) stored 6 inches off the floor and away from walls so that all areas are accessible for cleanig, inspecing and servicing by pest control.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal cracks in corners in walls in all washrooms. Re-seal or replace all loose wall cove(baseboards) throughout. Clean dusty ceiling vent in small banquet room. Seal hole in corner on west wall of small banquet room. Clean light shields in washrooms where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace broken hot water knob on left washbowl in large women's washroom and tighten left hot water knob at washbowl in men's washroom.3 compartment sink in large banquet hall not draining properly. Water backs up in the left and right compartments of sink when ran into the center conmpartment(only disposable cups are used for drinks when parties are held). Also oberved pipes underneath same sink leaking in 3 places onto floor and into hole in floor behind unused cooler next to sink. Must repair this sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Keep thermometrs in all coolers used when renting out the banquet rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Finish eliminating all clutter from outside shedd and keep all articles 6 inches off floor and away from walls. Must also remove all unused articles from kitchen area which are not used which will eliminate harborage areas for pest and will make all areas accessible for cleaning.

17. Sep 16, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 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: Outer openings not protected, found emergency exit doors and side exit door with 1/4 to 1/2 inch gaps underneath the bottoms and at center of doors. Also found 10-15 mice droppings on floor in corner underneath table by cooking equipment and 15 mice droppings scattered on floor in small storage closet in small banquet hall. Must repair all doors making them tight-fitting at the bottons and at center to prevent rodent entry. No pest control log book on premises, must be serviced by a pest control company and request a log book. Citation issued-service.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint all rusty storage racks and interior surfaces of all coolers(used ans unused) on premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: interiors of cabinets behind front bar, interiors of all unsed coolers throughout, all ovens(used and unused), all unused equipment throughout kitchen, all sinks, all prep tables and shelves throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean all floors throughout in every room along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment. Keep all articles and items in all rooms(including rear outside shedd) stored 6 inches off the floor and away from walls so that all areas are accessible for cleanig, inspecing and servicing by pest control.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal cracks in corners in walls in all washrooms. Re-seal or replace all loose wall cove(baseboards) throughout. Clean dusty ceiling vent in small banquet room. Seal hole in corner on west wall of small banquet room. Clean light shields in washrooms where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide shields and end caps for lights in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace broken hot water knob on left washbowl in large women's washroom and tighten left hot water knob at washbowl in men's washroom.3 compartment sink in large banquet hall not draining properly. Water backs up in the left and right compartments of sink when ran into the center conmpartment(only disposable cups are used for drinks when parties are held). Also oberved pipes underneath same sink leaking in 3 places onto floor and into hole in floor behind unused cooler next to sink. Must repair this sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Keep thermometrs in all coolers used when renting out the banquet rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate all clutter from outside shedd and keep all articles 6 inches off floor and away from walls. Must also remove all unused articles from kitchen area which are not used which will eliminate harborage areas for pest and will make all areas accessible for cleaning.