MAY 9
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE WOODLAWN.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
7857 S WOODLAWN AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 9, 2025 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING AND SURFACES IN BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN EAST PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
NOV 22023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOMS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDLERS.
JUL 232021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 23
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A POTATO CUTTER FRAMED WITH RAW WOOD EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD SERVICE WORKERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE COPY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRANING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
JUL 162021FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2021
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A POTATO CUTTER FRAMED WITH RAW WOOD EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH MISSING DRY WALL COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD SERVICE WORKERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE COPY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRANING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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.
DEC 212020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 21
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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DEC 112020FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 11
2020
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
DEC 182019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED KITCHEN FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING. ALL FOOD SHALL BE STORED 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 152018FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2018
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED ONLY ONE REFRIGERATOR ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING. ALL FOOD SHALL BE STORED 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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