Oakwood '83
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Oakwood '83 17 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAINT AND MANTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS PIECES TO REPAIR MACHINE ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE BATHROOM LOCATED BEHIND THE REAR HOST STAND IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELD CLOSING DEVICE FOR BATHROOM DOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULBS IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF LIGHT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EACH MANAGER.
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May 16, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING DRIAN PIPES LEAKING- 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, BAR HANDWASH SINK AND GUEST URINAL. MUST REPAIR.
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May 24, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Jun 23, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 26, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT (EYE PROTECTION, DISPOSABLE APRON, DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING BURGERS AND STEAK COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON BOTTOM OF MENU, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" ALONG WITH AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEM (BURGERS AND STEAK). THEN PROVIDE A REMINDER STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA AND IN MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY METAL ICE SCOOP IN POOR CONDITION AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH CLEAN AND WASHABLE ICE SCOOP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 13, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * ?CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED OBSERVED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUTHCER BLOCK TABLE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND UNDER SLICER WITH FOOD CRUMBS NEEDS TO CLEANED. OBSERVED DRAWER OF BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE WITH CRUMBS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLOSET ON WEST END OF RESTAURANT WITH CLUTTER AND CASH REGISTER UNDERNEATH WASHBOWL SINK OF WEST END WASHROOM NEEDS TO BE MOVED. ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS UP OFF FLOOR FOR CLEANING PURPOSES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 9, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP CUTTING BOARD TABLE,BEHIND THE BAR, BROKEN DOOR LINER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE SMALL WHITE CHEST FREEZER BY THE WEST DOOR MUST BE REPLACED.ALSO DOOR LINER INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER BY THE SOUTH WINDOW MUST BE RE-SEALED. FOUL ODOR FROM GREASE TRAPS IN THE KITCHEN, NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BAR AREA. ICE IS STORED INSIDE IGLOO CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT NORTH-EAST CORNER UNDER DISH MACHINE BROKEN,UNEVEN AND ROUGH CEMENT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE WATER AT MENTIONED FLOOR.REPAIR SAID FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING WALLS INSIDE THE KITCHEN IMPROPER REPAIRED WITH WOOD,ALSO CEILING IS CRACKED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. LARGE METAL SPONGE IS USED TO SEAL PIPE ON CEILING (ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE) INSIDE THE KITCHEN. BROKEN WALL UNDER THE BAR COUNTER BEHIND PIPES, UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL CEILING FANS IN DINING/BAR AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY COVERS/PROTECTED LIGHT BULBS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD THAT COMPLETELY COVERS THE LIGHT BULBS AT SAID AREA
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Apr 27, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA WITHOUT LID. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
2 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 PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
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Sep 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON CONDENSERS INSIDE BAR 3-DOOR COOLER ALSO OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAG TO HOLD MEATS INSIDE FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSERS AND USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR MEATS/FOOD ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT COVERED/PROTECTED ABOVE PIZZA OVEN. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE ALSO NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWDASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR ALSO MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKET AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER THAT IS TEARING OFF.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA GUN & HOLSTER TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION BUILDUP.
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Jul 5, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOOD SHELF BY THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR,PEELING PAINT,INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND REPAINT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OPENING UNDERNEATH THE BAR COUNTER WITH A BUILD-UP OF DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID AREA. WATER PIPE UNDER THE ICE BIN IS LEAKING BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SOME YELLOW AND PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP WAS OBSERVED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: UNEVEN FLOOR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,NEED TO REPAIR. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM,NEED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 17, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. WASTE OIL CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED EXCESS PIGEON FECES AND RAT DROPPING AROUND THE CONTAINER AND ACROSS FROM IT. ALSO DOG FECES INSTRUCTED MANGER TO KEEP AREA CLEANED AT ALL TIMES, TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOODOO
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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.REMOVE WOOD STICK THAT HOLD THE SHELF FROM INSIDE THE BAR COOLER. A SELF ICE DISPENSER IS NEEDED TO STORE ICE FOR CUSTOMER, BEHIND THE BAR AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING SHIELD IS NEEDED, IN PREP AREA, SIDE OF UNITS NOT SHIELD.
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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. STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSED INSTRUCTED TO FIX .
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oakwood '83 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oakwood '83 on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oakwood '83?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Oakwood '83.
Has Oakwood '83's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oakwood '83 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Oakwood '83 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 Oakwood '83 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oakwood '83 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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