Goodwin's Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Goodwin's Restaurant 15 times, with records going back to 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-202.14 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOR ALL DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED AN UNTREATED SECTION OF DRYWALL NEXT TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Aug 21, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOR ALL DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED AN UNTREATED SECTION OF DRYWALL NEXT TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Jan 8, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Several prep cooler missing a thermometer, Instructed to provide in easy-to-view place.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using nylon sheets as a barrier between soiled utensils and clean utensils rack, Instructed to install easy to clean surface.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Not remove old stickers when washing utensils, Instructed to remove during washing.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees personal clothings and bags placed on food shelves, instructed to separate.
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Jan 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli, eggs, soup...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Noted several employee open cups on prep tables, instructed to keep away from open food or provide a lid.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in staff restrooms, instructed to post.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Insect control device located next food storage shelves, instructed to keep away food and clean utensils.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing an effective hair restraints, instructed to wear.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Mar 9, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 3/15/2022 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE(RECIPROCITY) MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS: NEAR THE PREP LINE AND IN THE COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOORS AND MISSING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/ DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DELI MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOORS AND MISSING TILES AT REAR PREP/ DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 4, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 (NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION): NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 10/03/19 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE SANDWICH LINE AND COFFEE AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, FLOUR, BAKING SODA STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PANI GRILL PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER INSIDE THE SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Oct 3, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROPER MARKED EXPOSED AND WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE FORKS AND SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AND CHIP BEG STORAGE AT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE UTENSILS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND POSSIBLE REPLACE CAULKING AROUND DISH WASHING SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 14, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A NON WORKING COOKER NOT PLUGGED UP. (PORTIONS) CUPS ,APPROX 10-LBS EACH OF PASTA SALAD AT 58.7F, SALSA AT 50.7F, GUACAMOLE- 57.0F.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED-CDI AT APPROX COST OF $60.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS UNLABELED GRAB AND GO ITEMS SUCH AS PREPACKAGED COOKIES,YOGURT CUPS, FRUIT CUPS AND HARD BOILED EGGS IN A CUP STORED IN A COLD HOLDING SHELVING UNIT IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND BY FRONT CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LABELS OF INGREDIENTS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT WELL MAINTAINED WITH CRACKS AND GAPS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND WELL MAINTAINED
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY CEILING LIGHTS SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS UNLABELED GRAB AND GO ITEMS SUCH AS PREPACKAGED COOKIES,YOGURT CUPS, FRUIT CUPS AND HARD BOILED EGGS IN A CUP STORED IN A COLD HOLDING SHELVING UNIT IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND BY FRONT CASH REGISTER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID AND BOX UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT GREASE TRAP LID AND BOX WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO FOUND CUTTING BOARDS NOT WELL MAINTAINED WITH DARK DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT WELL MAINTAINED WITH CRACKS AND GAPS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND WELL MAINTAINED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH FACIAL HAIR (BEARD IS LONGER THAN 1-INCH) MUST PROVIDE FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINT/BEARD GUARD OR REMOVE FACIAL HAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: 45 FOUND 6 FOOD PREP HANDLERS WITHOUT IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EXSTING EMPLOYEES AND NEW EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Dec 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY # 176462 DATED 5-5- 2016 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. ( SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED VARIETY OF PREPACKADED COOKIES AT COUNTER AND GRANOLA PARFAITS INSIDE TO GO COOLERS NOT LABELD.UST INSTALL PROPER LABELS WITH THE INGREDIENTS OF THE FOOD PACKAGED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER STORAGE SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOORS ON THE M-1 FL. ALSO DRY STORAGE.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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May 5, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA NEED REGROUTING.ALSO 3 BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN SAME AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MUST REGROUT.ON M1 FLOOR STORAGE AREA OBSERVED STORAGE OF UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE BOXES STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
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Oct 27, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.
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Oct 19, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE SERVICE COOLER AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- TURKEY 47.1F, GUACAMOLE 54.3F, PORK 51.1F, BEANS 44.6F, EGGS 46.1F AND TURKEY 49.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $120.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 35 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS,MENU DISPLAY BOARD, CEILING AND BOXES AT THE PREP AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AT THE REAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Goodwin's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Goodwin's Restaurant on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Goodwin's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Goodwin's Restaurant.
Has Goodwin's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Goodwin's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Goodwin's Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Goodwin's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Goodwin's Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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