WOODIE'S FLAT.
1535 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 23 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 262025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE SPRAYER SINK BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND BARS.
MAY 222025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING CLEANSER SHALL BE PROVIDED AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BAR BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR COOKLINE AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
OBSERVED UNREADABLE DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
APR 292024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM PIN HOLE IN FRONT OF FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK SECOND FLOOR BAR AND LEAK ON FLOOR IN SMALL ROOM IN BASEMENT ON WESTSIDE OF HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
APR 222024FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 93.6F AT FIRST FLOOR HANDWASHING SINK IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE WATER TEMPERATURE AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK ADJUSTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION AT PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 106.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISK ADDED TO MENU IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY OBSERVED IN BARS AND WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/22/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT TOP AND BOTTOM IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS AND AT MIDDLE BASE OF LEFT MOST PATIO DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, LEAKING FROM FRONT OF FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK SECOND FLOOR BAR, LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK FIRST FLOOR BAR AND LEAK ON FLOOR IN SMALL ROOM IN BASEMENT ON WESTSIDE OF HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED DAMAGED MOP DRYING RACK NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MOP DRYING RACK SO THAT MOPS CAN PROPERLY DRAIN AND DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
OBSERVED DUST ON WALL VENT COVER NEAR CEILING IN SMALL COLD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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JUL 72023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 282022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE BAR HAND SINKS AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ONE OF SEVERAL METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS ON GROUND IN ALLEY AROUND DUMPSTERS AND BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
AUG 122021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AND THE FIRST FLOOR BAR HAVE ICE BINS THAT ARE MISSING LIDS. MUST PROVIDE TO PROTECT ICE FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
MOP SINK IS TOO CLOSE TO THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR RELOCATE CLEAN DISH STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MISSING DRAIN HOSES FOR SODA GUN HOLDERS AT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. MUST PROVIDE.
NOTED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
NOTED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS
JAN 312020FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS IN MEN'S HAND WASHING SNKS IN WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM AND UNISEX WASHROOMS I BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION PROVIDED IN 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK-IN COOLER IS LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND WINE AND BOXED SODA IN AREA WHERE WASTE WATER WAS LOCATED. WINE BOXES AND SODA BOXES WHERE PARTIALLY DAMAGED . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD WINE AND SODA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WATER SEEPING INTO EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREA FROM BUILDING FOUNDATION.NO FOOD BEING STORED OR PREPARED IN THIS AREA. WATER SEEPING FROM UNUSED GREASE TRAP, THEN TAKEN OUT THROUGH A HOSE TO THE STREET STORM DRAIN BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
4-101.17- OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING LOCATED IN BACKYARD BEVERAGE STORAGE UNIT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 112018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed cracked and crevices throughout flooring in kitchen prep and cook line. Also observed cracks, gaps and crevices throughout flooring at second floor bar area. Instructed manager to seal/ repair area to prevent pest harborage and maintain at all times. "
JAN 242017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE GRIME AND ACCUMULATED GREASE FROM PIPES.
MUST REPLACE THE RUSTED OUT FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE WATER HEATER ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT REAR AREA.
MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
NOV 162016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENT COVER ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE,CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 92016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE DRY FOOD/WALK-IN-COOLER STORAGE AREA IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED,OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH GAPS AT BOTTOM CORNER AND SIDES OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM AND SIDES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN-OUT CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT COVER ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO,CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOPS AT BAR AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 232016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
2ND FLOOR VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM AREAS AND MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 112016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
2ND FLOOR VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM AREAS AND MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 32016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 44.9 F, FOUND SALAD DRESSING AND HUMMUS INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- THOUSAND ISLAND SALAD DRESSING AT 47.9 F,SHRIMP AT 51.1 F,HUMMUS AT 43.1F,ALFREDO SAUCE 57.9F,ONION SOUP 48.2F,APPLE CREAM CHEESE AT 50.1F,WHIPPING CREAM 45.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
2ND FLOOR VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM AREAS AND MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 292015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEA, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIR PERSON. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-GUACAMOLE 53.9F, SALAD 54.9F, EGGS 49.5F, SPAGHETTI 56.3F, BEEF(PRIME RIB) 52.1F, SLICED TOMATOES 52.6F, PORK BELLY 50.4F, SHRIMP 55.2F, SAUSAGE 53.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 78.8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $426.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES TO THE GROUND. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEA, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 222014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.
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