Goodwin's Restaurant

1 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
American
Last inspected: Jun 8, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Goodwin's Restaurant stretching back to 2014. The most recent report on file is from Jun 8, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Goodwin's Restaurant since Jun 8, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food handler requirements met” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Goodwin's Restaurant trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST CORRECT, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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: 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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Nov 1, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF SOUP INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. APPOROX 10-LBS OF SPINACH/SAUSAGE SOUP DATED 10-31, MAINTAINED AT 48.7F AND APPROX 4LBS OF CHICKEN SOUP AT 47F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED COST APPROX $40.00 -CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING THROUGH-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING ROOM.MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 4-HANGING LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE PREP COOLERS NOT SHIELDED AND CEILING LIGHT IN REAR PREP NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEFT FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTSHIELD COVER IN REAR PREP,DININF ROOM CEILING VENT,AND WASHROOM VENT,DUSTY NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 5-LIGHTS NOT SHIELED IN FRONT PREP AREA,AND 4-LIGHTS NOT SHIELED DIRECTLY OVER PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.ALSO 2 LIGHTSHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AND SPRAYER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR BOTH.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Nov 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED CHICKEN (44.2F/58.2F), TURKEY (49F/51.6F), PASTA 55.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY CEILING AND VENTS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET/SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BULBS IN HANGING LIGHT FIXTURES OVER COLD HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE.
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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 Jun 8, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Goodwin's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food handler requirements met” has been cited two 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.