OAKWOOD '83.

Chicago Health Dept

1959 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 25

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULBS IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF LIGHT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

MAY 16

2023

PASS · 0 violations

APR 5

2022

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING DRIAN PIPES LEAKING- 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, BAR HANDWASH SINK AND GUEST URINAL. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

MAY 24

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

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JUN 23

2020

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 26

2020

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA AND IN MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY METAL ICE SCOOP IN POOR CONDITION AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH CLEAN AND WASHABLE ICE SCOOP.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BUTHCER BLOCK TABLE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAR 9

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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

APR 27

2017

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 2

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA WITHOUT LID. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FEB 5

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.

SEP 15

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT COVERED/PROTECTED ABOVE PIZZA OVEN. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

AUG 5

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKET AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER THAT IS TEARING OFF.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA GUN & HOLSTER TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION BUILDUP.

JUL 5

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WOOD SHELF BY THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR,PEELING PAINT,INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND REPAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SOME YELLOW AND PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP WAS OBSERVED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MAY 24

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 17

2010

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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 .

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