What is Woodie's Flat's health inspection score?

Woodie's Flat has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Woodie's Flat last inspected?

Woodie's Flat was last inspected on September 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Woodie's Flat have?

Woodie's Flat has 19 total violations across 12 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Woodie's Flat safe to eat at?

Yes, Woodie's Flat has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Woodie's Flat

Name: Woodie's Flat
Address: 1535 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 91

1535 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Old Town

Ranked #98 of 367 in Old Town

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Sep 26, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

1.9

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

Jul

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

May

Jul 2024

2 inspections

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 basic

Aug

May 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Sep 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Complaint2 Canvass3 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE SPRAYER SINK BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
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).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND BARS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Basic

4 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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.

Base deductions−32 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med3 Basic

7 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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 106.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
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.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON WALL VENT COVER NEAR CEILING IN SMALL COLD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−31 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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