Chicago
74
YOUR CALL

University of Chicago

1212 E 59th St, Chicago, IL 60637 · Woodlawn · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
74/100

Mostly clean — 7 of 11 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
11
7 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-14
Pass Rate
64%
1 failure
Score
74/100
YOUR CALL
10 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-11-14
Failed 1 inspection (2012)
Sanitation issues found across 26 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 26×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
2025-11-14 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM, INOPERABLE LEFT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-11-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR BUILD UP TO REACH IN COOLERS AND BAR RAILS FOR LIQOUR BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP WALLS AT HANDSINK AND 3 COMARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-11-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER.

2018-12-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING FOR TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DELIVERY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE MAIN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND BAR BEER COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,LOWER SHELVES OF COUNTERS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND BAR AREA,COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK ON 1ST FL. REAR SERVING LINE.MUST HAVE SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET PEAK DEMANDS.MUST HAVE PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.COS.COLD RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED ON SITE AT THIS TIME.11:08 A.M.(PRIORITY...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE INSIDE OF2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED WALL AND HOLE IN WALL IN 2ND FL.PREP AREA.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.OPENING AROUND WIRES LEADING FROM EXTERIOR INTO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BAR AREA AND DINING AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-10-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE REAR INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR FAUCET LEAK.

2016-08-05 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN THE DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL A HAND SINK THAT IS MORE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE BAR AREA.

2015-06-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 10 LBS.CARNITAS 44.9F-45.4F,3LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 44.3F,5LBS. CHEESE SAUCE 45.8F,2LBS.SLICED TOMATO 44.3F,2LBS. DICED TOMATO 45.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANA...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR ON TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1ST FL.WALK IN COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN BAR WAIT STATION AREA,RUST FROM EXTERIOR FRAME OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN BAR AREA,REACH IN FREEZER SHELVING UNIT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNUSED COOLERS,WINDOW SILLS & SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA,WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALL IN WAIT STATION AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT ENTRY AND EXIT DOOR IN BAR.

minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK AND DRAINLINE IN 4- DOOR COOLER.

2014-06-04 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING FILTER AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELF IN WAIT STATION BASEMENT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BEER KEG COOLER (BASEMENT) STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT BEER KEG COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

2013-05-31 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND BAR AREA AND REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER UNUSED PREP COOLER IN BAR AREA AND ALL EQUIPMENT IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST PROPERLY SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPES BEHIND BAR AND THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN BEER COOLER IN BAR AREA.

2012-04-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-03-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER PREP TABLE,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND UNDER BENCH IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY ...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOLERS,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.

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