The Woodlawn
Last inspected: May 9, 2025
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Public records show nine inspections at The Woodlawn stretching back to 2018. The latest inspection on file is from May 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Woodlawn trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 9, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHNG SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING AND SURFACES IN BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN EAST PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVERS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA, AND IN CEILING OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOMS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN NOT FINISHED(DRY WALL) AND AT THE REAR DOOR WAY IN THE KITCHEN ALSO NOT FINISHED. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDLERS.
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Jul 23, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A POTATO CUTTER FRAMED WITH RAW WOOD EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND OIL ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION. Edit Delete
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD SERVICE WORKERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE COPY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRANING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT THE COLD PREP STATION BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL CUTTING BOARD IS REPLACED.
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Jul 16, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER TURNED OFF AT THE VALVE, WHEN TURNED ON ACCESSIVE LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY. APPROX 20 DROPPINGS INSIDE AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. ANOTHER 15 DROPPINGS NEAR THE WALL OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR JUST LEFT OF THE DEEP FYERS AND ANOTHER 10 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL NEAR THE WOODLAWN STREET SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO HAVE SERVICE AND PROOF OF SERVICE BEFORE RETURN DATE. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE DURING INSPECTION WITH EVIDENCE OF PEST THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AND HAVE ACCESIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT MAY HAPPEN IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT THE COLD PREP STATION BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL CUTTING BOARD IS REPLACED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A POTATO CUTTER FRAMED WITH RAW WOOD EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT,FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL ON FLOORS, WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH MISSING DRY WALL COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND OIL ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD SERVICE WORKERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE COPY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRANING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT 2463996 NOT CORRECTED. 6-201.11 C 03/11/2021 FOUND BASEMENT USED AS STORAGE AND IS NOT FINISHED. OBSERVED CEMENT/BRICK WALLS AND A WOOD UNSEALED CEILING IN SAID AREA. OBSERVED FOOD (PACKAGED PASTA ETC.) AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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Dec 21, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT USED AS STORAGE AND IS NOT FINISHED. OBSERVED CEMENT/BRICK WALLS AND A WOOD UNSEALED CEILING IN SAID AREA. OBSERVED FOOD (PACKAGED PASTA ETC.) AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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Dec 11, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 89F - 91F LOCATED AT: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, AND UTILITY SINK. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 FLIES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FOUND 10 - 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BEHIND BLACK STORAGE RACK UNDER FOOD PREPARATION TABLE NEXT TO FOOD PREPARATION COOLER. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT USED AS STORAGE AND IS NOT FINISHED. OBSERVED CEMENT/BRICK WALLS AND A WOOD UNSEALED CEILING IN SAID AREA. OBSERVED FOOD (PACKAGED PASTA ETC.) AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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Dec 18, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING. ALL FOOD SHALL BE STORED 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 15, 2018
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY ONE REFRIGERATOR ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED IN PREP AREA. SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING. ALL FOOD SHALL BE STORED 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND DUCT EQUIPMENT AND OUTLETS IN PREP AREA, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Woodlawn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Woodlawn on file is from May 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Woodlawn?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at The Woodlawn.
Has The Woodlawn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Woodlawn have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Woodlawn 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 The Woodlawn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Woodlawn is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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