Friedman Place
5527 N Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Long Term Care ZIP 60625 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 3, 2026
Friedman Place was last inspected on August 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
August 3, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the bottom shelf of the prep table used to store dry ingredients and interior of the stainless steel cabinet beneath the exposed hand washing sink at the end of the cook's line.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed several food handling employees without a food handler training certificate. Management instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed uncovered ice in ice bin. Instructed person in charge to cover ice bin to prevent risk of cross contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed syrup build up around juice dispenser nozzles in dining room. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain dispenser nozzles.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed several managers without food allergen certificates. Instructed manager to ensure all food managers have food allergens certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items in the walk-in freezer and dry food storage. Floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring at all times.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors behind the cooks line with excessive dirt and debris.----floor drain under the three compartment sink dirty. Must clean and maintain all.----wall at the dish machine with black mold. Must remove.----water damaged ceiling tile in the dry food storage room. Must replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a wall mounted electric insect control device located next to clean equipment and multi-use utensils.instructed to remove/relocate.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelf in the storage room adjacent to the kitchen food prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulation of dusts on ceiling ventilation cover in kitchen food prep area and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used to line shelving in the kitchen area. Instructed manager to remove foil to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no quat test strips on site. The facility uses quat sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. Instructed facility to provide quat sanitizer test strips for quat sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. The technician arrived on site and gave test strips to the operator. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and water-stained ceiling tiles in the dry food storage area. Instructed manager to replace stained or missing ceiling tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink in prep area.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks with mold like build up inside walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle must be covered. Instructed to provide lid/cover.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover and sides with dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of floor drain underneath 2 and 3 compartment sink to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintai floors inside (spicse) storage room in rear and floors behind ice machine and coffee machine in prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing ceiling tiles above prep and dining area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the top of the dish machine.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the food prep and dish washing area, dining room and conference rooms. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the dish machine.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the wall behind the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2521478 on 6/17/21 was not corrected: 38 - observed approximately 30 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the dining room, food prep area and dry storage room. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures for tcs foods inside of the 2 door prep cooler. Observed eggs at 50.5f, chicken at 50.3f, cheese at 51.3f, tuna salad at 48f, and turkey at 46.4-47.6f. Management instructed to maintain all cold foods below 41f. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed the 2 door prep cooler with an air temperature of 50f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as eggs and meats. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the food prep area, dish washing area and dining room area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity in these areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-7-38.010-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat, time for temperature safety for control foods not properly dated in both coolers. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in unisex bathroom
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in dry storage rooms by walk in cooler.must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must replace and maintain stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dusty air vents in kitchen area
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Caulk along the splash guard of the 3 compartment sink and on the dish machine walls worn out with black moldy like substance. Must clean the walls before re caulking and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor under the wire rack shelvings in the storage room, underneath the cooking equipment and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal the gap around the pipes thru-out the kitcen and maintain. Remove grease build -up under the filter on the hood and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean,remove food debris under the shelvings inside the walk in freezer and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles inside the 4th floor staff washroom and maintain. Ceiling vent cover inside the 2nd and 3rd floor staff washroom with dust accumulated. Must clean,remove dust and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Increase the water pressure(hot and cold) in 3rd floor staff washroom and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Ice maker interior panel,tube and surfaces where the water is coming from with black moldy like substance. Instructed to clean and sanitize the tube and surfaces. Instructed not to use the ice maker. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Dust build-up on all ceiling vent cover in all washrooms-ist,2nd,3rd,4th,and 5th floor. Must remove dust and clean and maintain. Cracked walls behind the washbowl sink on the left common washroom on the 2nd and 3rd floor. Must repair walls make it smooth easily cleanable.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in corners, under and behind equipment not clean, along walls must detail clean floors,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Cracked light shield in kitchen area, above prep table, instructed to replace shield,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Locker area not neat and clean, instructed to clean and better maintain area,
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Pass
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Fan covers in walk-in cooler and storage shelves under prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ceiling in dining room not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile and repair open in ceiling.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Faucet at 2 compartment and three compartment sink leaking at neck and base of faucet. Instructed ot repair to prevent leak.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils not proper concentration. Low temperature dish machine-chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm while being used at time of inspection to sanitize cutting board. Instructed that dish machine-low temperature must sanitize at 100 ppm of chlorine. Critical citation issued. "held for inspection" tag placed on dish machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Fan covers in walk-in cooler and storage shelves under prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ceiling in dining room not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile and repair open in ceiling.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Faucet at 2 compartment and three compartment sink leaking at neck and base of faucet. Instructed ot repair to prevent leak.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Debris/food debris on equipment; instructed to clean/sanitize; cooking equipment, bottom panels of prep tables, dish machine and cabinets at serving station in first floor dining area and 5th floor food holding and serving room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Debris on floors, must detail clean floors and floor drains in main kitchen, and floors inside boiler room, mechanical room and mop closet, under, behind equipment at corners and along walls.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Noted damaged ceiling panels inside employees lounge and washroom, instructed to replace. Dried food debris on wall behind dish machine, instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Also excessive dust on vent covers in main kitchen and dining room, instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted leak at 3 compartment sink faucet, instructed repair or replace.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; CABINETS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND COOLER AT 5TH FLOOR DINING AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE MOP CLOSET AND LAUNDRY ROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles in storage rooms, clean and organize. Articles must be stored off floors, away frok walls to prevent pest harborage.
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