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THE WOODLAWN TAP

1168-1172 E 55TH ST · Chicago, IL 60615

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for THE WOODLAWN TAP on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2603712

Location recorded for this inspection · THE WOODLAWN TAP · 1168-1172 E 55TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBUGERS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVRD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY/SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012 ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SIDES AND LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR (WATER DAMAGE AND HOLES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1970791

Location recorded for this inspection · THE WOODLAWN TAP · 1168-1172 E 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE GREASE FROM UNDER HOOD ON HOUSING IN KITCHEN AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE STANDING WATER ON KITCHEN FLOOR, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING OF SAME AREA IN BASEMENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386521

Location recorded for this inspection · THE WOODLAWN TAP · 1168-1172 E 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,RUST FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF BEER REACH IN COOLERS IN BAR AREAS,RUSTY PREP TABLE IN REAR BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN,WORN & TORN BAR STOOLS AND CHAIRS THROUGHOUT .

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM OVERHEAD CORDS AND WIRES IN BAR AREAS & LIQUOR SHELVES ON 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA,MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROMOVER HEAD SHELVES IN KITCHEN,GRILL TABLE,FRYER,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,BEER TAPS,ALL REACH IN & BEER COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN,BAR AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN REAR BAR AREA UNDER FLOOR MATS AND GROUT THE SAME,MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MIDDLE BAR SEATING AREA,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY TO WOMEN'S FRONT TOILETROOM,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION UNITS VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN BAR AREAS,WALL TILES IN REAR WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,HOLE IN CEILING & DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT ,DAMAGED WALL IN 1ST FL. REAR LIQUOR AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN 1ST FL. LIQOUR AREA,ON WALLS IN ALL SEATING AREAS AND GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN BOTH MEN'S TOILETROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN MEN'S FRONT TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN REAR WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE 1 MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386504

Location recorded for this inspection · THE WOODLAWN TAP · 1168-1172 E 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK UNKNOWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE LEAKING ONTO ICE .MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN & SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BOTH BAR AREAS,MEN'S REAR TOILET ROOM,THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALLS,LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,APPX.40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN 1ST FL. LIQUOR STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR AND UNDER CRATES.ALSO FRONT ENTRY AND REAR BAR FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/20/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,RUST FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF BEER REACH IN COOLERS IN BAR AREAS,RUSTY PREP TABLE IN REAR BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN,WORN & TORN BAR STOOLS AND CHAIRS THROUGHOUT .

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM OVERHEAD CORDS AND WIRES IN BAR AREAS & LIQUOR SHELVES ON 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA,MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROMOVER HEAD SHELVES IN KITCHEN,GRILL TABLE,FRYER,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,BEER TAPS,ALL REACH IN & BEER COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN,BAR AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN REAR BAR AREA UNDER FLOOR MATS AND GROUT THE SAME,MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MIDDLE BAR SEATING AREA,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY TO WOMEN'S FRONT TOILETROOM,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION UNITS VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN BAR AREAS,WALL TILES IN REAR WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,HOLE IN CEILING & DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT ,DAMAGED WALL IN 1ST FL. REAR LIQUOR AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN 1ST FL. LIQOUR AREA,ON WALLS IN ALL SEATING AREAS AND GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN BOTH MEN'S TOILETROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN MEN'S FRONT TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN REAR WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE 1 MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1319618

Location recorded for this inspection · THE WOODLAWN TAP · 1168-1172 E 55TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1319594 ON 6-11-13 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN BAR AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. (29)-(35)INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINKS AND 3-COMP SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN BEER LINES BEHIND BOTH BAR AREAS. MUST REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCES AND SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE URINALS AND TOILET IN THE REAR MENS WASHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND SHELVING BEHIND BAR AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE FRONT MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENILS. DO NOT STORE IN CONSUMABLE ICE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1319594

Location recorded for this inspection · THE WOODLAWN TAP · 1168-1172 E 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN BOTH BAR AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 671073 ON 03/02/2012 NOT CORRECTED. (34)REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND REPAIR FLOOR IN BAR AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. (35)INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINKS AND 3-COMP SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND BEER LINES BEHIND BOTH BAR AREAS. MUST REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCES AND SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE URINALS AND TOILET IN THE REAR MENS WASHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND SHELVING BEHIND BAR AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER IN KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT WASHROOMS AND IN THE 1ST STALL IN THE REAR WOMENS WASHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 1ST THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE FRONT MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENILS. DO NOT STORE IN CONSUMABLE ICE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
680079

Location recorded for this inspection · THE WOODLAWN TAP · 1168-1172 E 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND REPAIR FLOOR IN BAR AREA. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OR PAINT ALL BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINKS AND 3-COMP SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER NEAR 3-COMP SINK IN WEST BAR AREA. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG BASE IN BAR AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
671073

Location recorded for this inspection · THE WOODLAWN TAP · 1168-1172 E 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED TO ORDER FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H78152.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #471433 ON 12-6-10. 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. 43 MUST PROPERLY STORE DIRTY WAS RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL WASHED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H78152.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT SHELVING IN BAR AREA (CHIPPED PAINT).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND MOLD FROZEN ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE AND PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND REPAIR FLOOR IN BAR AREA. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN KITCHEN NEAR MIDDLE LIGHT SHIELD AND CEILING VENT. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN BASEMENT NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT (WATER DAMAGE). SEAL OR PAINT ALL BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINKS AND 3-COMP SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER NEAR 3-COMP SINK IN WEST BAR AREA. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG BASE IN BAR AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE ABOVE EXPOSED SINK IN EAST BAR AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP AND BAR AREAS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
481765

Location recorded for this inspection · THE WOODLAWN TAP · 1168-1172 E 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
471455

Location recorded for this inspection · THE WOODLAWN TAP · 1168-1172 E 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASMENT ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS AND ON SHELVES. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN OLD WALK IN COOLER USED FOR LIQUOR STORAGE ON 1ST FLOOR BEHIND MAIN BAR. ALSO NOTED 5 SMALL FLIES BEHIND REAR BAR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO FOUND OPENINGS ALONG LEFT SIDE OF REAR BASMENT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF WEST REAR EXIT DOOR ON IST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS SO THAT THEY ARE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF ALONG ALL FOUR SIDES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-16-2008 NOT CORRECTED. (34) MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT EXIT DOOR BY KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. (41) INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE IN REAR BASEMENT OFF FLOORS AND AWAY FROM WALLS. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM OF 1ST FLOOR REAR EAST DOOR AND ALSO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR BASEMENT AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE SPECIFIED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY TOWELS STORED IN REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ATTRACTING FLIES. MUST PROPERLY STORE DIRTY WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL WASHED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
471433

Location recorded for this inspection · THE WOODLAWN TAP · 1168-1172 E 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASMENT ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS AND ON SHELVES. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN OLD WALK IN COOLER USED FOR LIQUOR STORAGE ON 1ST FLOOR BEHIND MAIN BAR. ALSO NOTED 5 SMALL FLIES BEHIND REAR BAR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO FOUND OPENINGS ALONG LEFT SIDE OF REAR BASMENT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF WEST REAR EXIT DOOR ON IST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS SO THAT THEY ARE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF ALONG ALL FOUR SIDES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-16-2008 NOT CORRECTED. (34) MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT EXIT DOOR BY KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. (41) INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE IN REAR BASEMENT OFF FLOORS AND AWAY FROM WALLS. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM OF 1ST FLOOR REAR EAST DOOR AND ALSO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR BASEMENT AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE SPECIFIED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY TOWELS STORED IN REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ATTRACTING FLIES. MUST PROPERLY STORE DIRTY WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL WASHED.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60615

154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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