Goodwin's

175 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606

American

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Goodwin's has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Goodwin's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 17, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SANDWICH PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES DAMAGED INSIDE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

Sep 8, 2010

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EVIDENCE OF EROSION AT BASE OF GREASE TRAP-MUST BE REPLACED.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THRESHOLD/DOOR PLATE AT FIRST FLOOR DOUBLE-DOOR TO STAIRS ARE LOOSE-MUST FIX.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WEST WALL OF BASEMENT PREP AREA HAS WATER DAMAGE AT BASES BY THE POSTS & BASEBOARDS HAVE PULLED AWAY FROM THE WALL-MUST FIX/RE-SEAL.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR 4-LEGGED RACKS, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Goodwin's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Goodwin's on file is from Mar 17, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Goodwin's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Goodwin's.

Has Goodwin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Goodwin's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Goodwin's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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