Arami/woodgrain
5700 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, IL 60638 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2595116
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jun 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF FRONT STORAGE CABINET IN WOOD GRAIN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FLOUR BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Apr 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST/GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NEW LARGE CAN OPENER BLADE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE ON THE CAULKING OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 30, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMIATLION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Severity not stated
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Jul 14, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL NOT CLEAN, BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULK AND MAINTAI
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Severity not stated
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Nov 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Severity not stated
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Jun 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL REACH IN CABINETS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN WOOD GRAIN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT ARAMIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN ARAMI PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AND DEBRIS OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 17, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT BAR HANDWASH SINK AND STORAGE TABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Nov 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS NOT INVERTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN HOT HOLDING SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WHERE WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OUTLET COVER MISSING UNDER COUNTER IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Severity not stated
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May 3, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN WOODGRAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON UPPER WALLS, TELEVISION EQUIPMENT, AND CEILING VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 30, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 23, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 19, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 100F AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030C.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 4, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.