The Woodlawn

July 16, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 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.
code 5Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 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) • 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.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 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. • OBSERVED A POTATO CUTTER FRAMED WITH RAW WOOD EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 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
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 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. • OBSERVED WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH MISSING DRY WALL COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 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.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD SERVICE WORKERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE COPY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRANING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 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.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 21, 2020: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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