NOV 13
2025
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 73/100
5751 S WOODLAWN AVE · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 13, 2025 · passed
10 of 15 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Mar 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED MULTI-USE TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND STORE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND/OR EQUIPMENT.
DEC 132024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 13
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND SMALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE DOOR TO THE ICE MACHINE IS LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN DOOR ON RIGHT SIDE. (DOOR DOES CLOSE BUT A SCREW IS LOOSE OR MISSING).
DEC 62024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2024
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND SMALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE DOOR TO THE ICE MACHINE IS LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN DOOR ON RIGHT SIDE. (DOOR DOES CLOSE BUT A SCREW IS LOOSE OR MISSING)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ONLY ONE PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM LOCATED IN RESTAURANT. RESTAURANT SERVES LIQUOR (PACKAGED GOODS AND CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES, PLUS OUTDOOR PATIO IN SEASON) AND IS REQUIRED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 PUBLICALY ACCESSIBLE WASHROOMS. ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT FOLLOWING THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED VARIANCE PUT IN PLACE TO USE THE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BOOKSTORE IN THE BUILDING. MUST COMPLY WITH THE VARIANCE TO OPERATE RESTAURANT DURING THE HOURS THAT THE BOOKSTORE IS OPEN AND/OR HAVE ACCESS TO THE BOOKSTORE WHEN RESTAURANT IS OPEN AND BOOKSTORE IS CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH VARIANCE, INSTALL ANOTHER FULL WASHROOM IN THE RESTAURANT OR REMOVE SEATS IN THE RESTAURANT TO ACCOMODATE NO MORE THAN 30 PERSONS SEATED ON SITE, INCLUDING WORKING EMPLOYEES, DURING OPERATION. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY COMBINATION OF EMPLOYEESS AND SEATS TO BE 30 OR LESS. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING AREA ABOVE DINING TABLES AND VENT ON THE WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #57 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 132024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST. FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOV 72023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED A SPONGE AT FRONT AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE SPONGE MORE FREQUENTLY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER HAND SINK IN NEED OF CEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND A WRITTEN PROCEDURE BUT NO SUPPLIES FOR CLEANING IN CASE OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENT.
SEP 12020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 1
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT BACK OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM LINES. MUST REPAIR.
DEC 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND A REMINDER STATEMENT FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 52018PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2018
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD AND DRINKS DISPLAYED FOR SALE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE DROP CEILING IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINS IN CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAY 262017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THE COOLER DOOR ACROSS FROM THE SALAD COOLER; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AT COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.
AUG 192016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF AS REQUIRED.
AUG 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF AS REQUIRED.
SEP 292015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION UNIT IN PREP AREA,OVER HEAD PIPES AND WINDOW LEDGES IN PREP AREA,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 22015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.2F AND 2- DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 46.7F IN PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS READY TO EAT AND COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2- DRAWER COOLERS SUCH AS 3LBS.GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES72.4F-73.5F,2LBS.HAM SANDWICHES 73.7F-74.1F,2LBS.CHICKEN SANDWICES 71.5F-73.3F,1.5LBS SLICED HAM 44.7F-45.6F,2.5 LBS SLICED PROCUTTIO 47.5F- 48.7F,9.73 LBS MEATLOAF 44.9F-45.4F,2.29 LBS COOKED MUSHROOMS 50.5F,1LB. BOILED EGGS 47.4F,1LB.FRENCH TOAST BATTER 47.4F,12 DOZEN RAW SHEELED EGGS 47.2F-48.7.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.37.02LBS.$131.50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION UNIT IN PREP AREA,OVER HEAD PIPES AND WINDOW LEDGES IN PREP AREA,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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