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Shared Kitchen · Chicago, IL

The Woolworth Bar At Washington Hall

15 W Washington St

Last inspected Jul 7, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

8 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 7, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT CORNER OF DOCK DOOR FOR DUMPSTER AREA AND OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE SINGLE DOORS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF REVOLVING DOOR ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEFT AND RIGHT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90.9F AND 93.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEFT AND RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET(NOTE: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.)

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 7, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 27, 2025

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN STOVE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT CORNER OF DOCK DOOR FOR DUMPSTER AREA AND OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE SINGLE DOORS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF REVOLVING DOOR ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEFT AND RIGHT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90.9F AND 93.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEFT AND RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET(NOTE: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.)

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 27, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 15, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 15, 2024 · Original Source

License

Aug 13, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 13, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2024 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Jul 30, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE OVEN PREP ROOM.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source

License

Jul 11, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE OVEN PREP ROOM.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 11, 2024 · Original Source

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