JUL 1
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WILL'S NORTHWOODS INN.
YOUR CALL. 54/100
3032-3034 N RACINE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 1, 2025 · passed with conditions
12 of 17 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVIE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN WINGS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANIATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND OUTSIDE BAR AREAS AND INSIDE THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLYEES WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNS OR POSTERS.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED RAW BURGERS AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 51.2F TO 52.7F AND RAW CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F TO 52.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT TEMPERATURE OF 41.00F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 90# OF FOOD VALUE OF $316. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREAS AND ON PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND OUTSIDE BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDE INSIDE THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLYEES WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 282024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREPARATION COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN: BURGERS AT 50.1F, CHICKEN AT 48.9F, MSAUSAGE AT 50.1F, AND EGGS AT 52.3F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX. 15 LBS WITH A $75 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE TO PREVENT AGAINST POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES.
AUG 292023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS.DETAIL CLEANINIG IS REQUIRED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
(FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) REPLACE /REPAIR CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL IN BASEMENT AREA. ON TOP SHELVES OF STORAGE AREA.REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND N ON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
AUG 222022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 22
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HOLES AND OPENING AT THE CORNER WALL BASE OF THE BAR AT THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS
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SEP 42019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 4
2019
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
NOTED UTENSIL RACK AND ICE MACHINE STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE UTENSIL RACK AND ICE MACHINE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE SHELVES, ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED A MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD.DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
AUG 302019FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 30
2019
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS/EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
NOTED UTENSIL RACK AND ICE MACHINE STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE UTENSIL RACK AND ICE MACHINE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE SHELVES, ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED A MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD.DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
SEP 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(A-B)(E-G)(A)ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED OF PRODUCT, PREPARED DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11(A) A CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUL 312017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 31
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS, CHICKEN) PREPARED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MAIN BAR HANDSINK TO PROTECT LIQUOR BOTTLES STORED NEXT TO SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GRAYISH RESIDUE FROM UPPER GRAY PANEL IN ICE MACHINE.
AUG 272015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 27
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 82014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK BY PATIO AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
SEP 32013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
SEP 72011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.REMOVE MINERAL BUILD UP FROM INSIDE THE GUN POP HOLDER FROM SMALL BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE WHITE SLIMING SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT MAIN BAR AREA.
JUL 282010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS AT ALL BARS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER THAT IS STORED OUTSIDE OF THE BACK DOOR TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
JUL 122010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS AT ALL BARS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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