Woodwind
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2023
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Score
Woodwind appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2019. On Dec 11, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 11, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited three times.
Woodwind's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Dec 11, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY PREP TABLE IN COFFEE PREP SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OF 4 TOILETS INOPERABLE AND COVERED WITH GARBAGE BAGS IN WOMENTS TOILET ROOM. NOTED FACILITY HAS ADDITIONAL RESTROOM FOR USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN WHERE ADDITIONAL ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Nov 30, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDSINK IN FRONT COOKLINE PREP OR NEAR ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDSINKS AS REQUIRED BY CODE PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. MANAGER 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP NEAR DISHWASHING AREA OR HANDSINK LOCATED BY IN USE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.PIC PROVIDED SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). PLEASE SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFO.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions" . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR SELECTED MENU ITEMS (BURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 13 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THER FOLLOWING AREAS, REAR PREP ARE ON WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE PREP SPACE, IN DISHWASHING AREA, COFFEE PREP ON EXTRERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND FLYING AROUND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY PREP TABLE IN COFFEE PREP SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OF 4 TOILETS INOPERABLE AND COVERED WITH GARBAGE BAGS IN WOMENTS TOILET ROOM. NOTED FACILITY HAS ADDITIONAL RESTROOM FOR USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN WHERE ADDITIONAL ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 30, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sinks at front prep line, found utensils places in both hand wash sinks, sinks used as a dipper well. instructed to keep hand wash sinks free from any utensil for proper hands washing. priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c)
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: Non conformance with approved HACCP plane, found several vacuum packaged cooked foods ( chicken, pork... ) in walk-in cooler with no dates on packages. instructed to adhere to HACCP plan procedures and requirements. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: facility not air drying utensils after washing, found several deli cup stacked while wet. instructed to air all multi-use utensils properly after washing.
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Oct 18, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED PASTA) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 1, 2019
License
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AT THE BACK SIDE OF PREP KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Woodwind last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Woodwind on file is from Dec 11, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Woodwind?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Woodwind.
Has Woodwind's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Woodwind have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Woodwind 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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