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Woodie's Flat: health inspection history

1535 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

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Address
1535 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
No Entry on Jun 30, 2026
License number
2328308
Latest inspection
Jun 30, 2026 (Non-Inspection)
Records shown
16 inspections, Jul 22, 2021 to Jun 30, 2026

Across these 16 inspection records, results were: 8 × No Entry; 5 × Pass; 2 × Pass w/ Conditions; 1 × Fail. 27 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Jun 30, 2026 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Jun 11, 2026 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Sep 26, 2025 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE SPRAYER SINK BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND BARS.

Aug 19, 2025 Complaint

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

May 22, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 9, 2024 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING CLEANSER SHALL BE PROVIDED AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BAR BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR COOKLINE AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED UNREADABLE DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

Jul 16, 2024 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Jul 5, 2024 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

May 22, 2024 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 29, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM PIN HOLE IN FRONT OF FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK SECOND FLOOR BAR AND LEAK ON FLOOR IN SMALL ROOM IN BASEMENT ON WESTSIDE OF HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Apr 22, 2024 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 93.6F AT FIRST FLOOR HANDWASHING SINK IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE WATER TEMPERATURE AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK ADJUSTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION AT PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF…
  • 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISK ADDED TO MENU IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY OBSERVED IN BARS AND WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/22/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT TOP AND BOTTOM IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS AND AT MIDDLE BASE OF LEFT MOST PATIO DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, LEAKING FROM FRONT OF FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK SECOND FLOOR BAR, LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK FIRST FLOOR BAR AND LEAK ON FLOOR IN SMALL ROOM IN BASEMENT ON WESTSIDE OF HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DAMAGED MOP DRYING RACK NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MOP DRYING RACK SO THAT MOPS CAN PROPERLY DRAIN AND DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST ON WALL VENT COVER NEAR CEILING IN SMALL COLD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Jul 7, 2023 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 20, 2023 Complaint

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Sep 28, 2022 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE BAR HAND SINKS AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE OF SEVERAL METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS ON GROUND IN ALLEY AROUND DUMPSTERS AND BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Aug 12, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AND THE FIRST FLOOR BAR HAVE ICE BINS THAT ARE MISSING LIDS. MUST PROVIDE TO PROTECT ICE FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
  • 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: MOP SINK IS TOO CLOSE TO THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR RELOCATE CLEAN DISH STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MISSING DRAIN HOSES FOR SODA GUN HOLDERS AT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. MUST PROVIDE.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: NOTED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: NOTED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS

Jul 22, 2021 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.