Restaurant inspections / School
Woodlawn
6657 S Kimbark (1300e) Ave, Chicago 60637 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Sep 25, 2025
27
Inspections on record
14
Times passed
11
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 25, 2025
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF EXIT DOOR NEAR LUNCHROOM OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- #45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON TOP OF SAFE IN KITCHEN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AND INSIDE CABINETS UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS PRE-K 100 AND 110. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN TOP OF SAFE AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER SINKS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS.
- #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LUNCHROOM OFFICE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LUNCHROOM OFFICE WASHROOM.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING SURFACES IN CEILING OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEE ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 4, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 2, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 17, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 9, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 2, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 7, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 27, 2017 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 21, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 23, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 15, 2015 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 14, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 27, 2013 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 19, 2013 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 10, 2013 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 12, 2012 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 9, 2012 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 23, 2011 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 16, 2011 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 5, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Woodlawn — questions
- Did Woodlawn pass its last health inspection?
- Woodlawn at 6657 S Kimbark (1300e) Ave was inspected on Sep 25, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 11 times.
- What violations were cited at Woodlawn?
- The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF EXIT DOOR NEAR LUNCHROOM OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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