Norwood Crossing
6016-6020 N Nina AVE, Chicago, IL 60631
Long Term Care ZIP 60631 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 9, 2026
Norwood Crossing was last inspected on October 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.
Latest inspection
October 9, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
6 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area and walk in cooler. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure in one of the employee washrooms. Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed fans in the walk in coolers and the dishwashing area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no dedicated exposed handwashing sink in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floor kitchenettes. Instructed to install exposed handwashing sinks, fully supplied, capable of delivering hot and cold running water under pressure in each prep area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink in assisted living prep area. Instructeed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site at time on site of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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 cutting board in 4th floor service area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to correct and maintain smooth and cleanable cutting surfaces.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 slight build up inside ice machine upper portion. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on lower side of dishmachine drainboards. Must clean and maintain dishmachine drain boards.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on rear of walk in coolers condensers. Must clean walk in coolers condensers and maintain.
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: Observed accumulted dirt/food build up inside dishmachine room floor drains. Must clean and maintain floor drains.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor under dish machine inaccessible to be cleaned. Barrier needs to be removable and area needs to be cleaned and maintained.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 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: Instructed to refinish or replace cutting board with deep seams on top of cold holding and hot holding unit in (4th floor) snap dragon service line.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with grease and dried food debris inside produce walk-in cooler (main prep area).
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of 2 door reach-in cooler in first floor riley's dining/prep area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior sides of dishmachine in main dishwashing area and also ventilation hood above/around with dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain exterior surfaces of hot holding unit and sneeze guard with dust accumulation 1st floor memory care dining/serving area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath first compartment and 3rd compartment of the 3 compartment sink in main prep/dishwashing area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners, under and around cooking equipment, under dishmachine, under cooling equipment in main prep/dishwashing area and floors in first floor riley's dining/prep area, 4th floor (snap dragon) assisted dining/prep area, and in 1st floor assisted living memory care dining/prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing lightshield above rear prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at exposed hand sinks.instructed management to provide hand washing signs.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 loose gasket at base of walk-in cooler door.instructed management to repair walk in cooler door gasket at base of walk in cooler at main kitchen.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Recent Inspection · Pass
6 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: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler on 4 th floor small kitchen, instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 clean and maintain clean all dirty cooling door gaskets
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean non food contact surfaces on interior shelving on 3 door cooler in main kitchen and food prep cooler on 4th floor kitchen
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine first floor main kitchen and small kitchen and on coffee and soda machines in all kitchens . Must install so backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain clean floors behind food units and especially behind steamer, large dish machine and 3 compartment sink on first floor,and 4 th floor kitchen
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must repair lights in reach in cooler unit on 4th floor kitchen
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Noted low temperature dish washing machine in use in small 1st floor kitchen not properly sanitizing dishes. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 00 ppm.unit tagged. Instructed not to use until equipment is properly sanitizing at minimum of 50 ppm. Priority violation #7-38-025
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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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: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler on 4 th floor small kitchen, instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 clean and maintain clean all dirty cooling door gaskets
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean non food contact surfaces on interior shelving on 3 door cooler in main kitchen and food prep cooler on 4th floor kitchen
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine first floor main kitchen and small kitchen and on coffee and soda machines in all kitchens . Must install so backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain clean floors behind food units and especially behind steamer, large dish machine and 3 compartment sink on first floor,and 4 th floor kitchen
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must repair lights in reach in cooler unit on 4th floor kitchen
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy /kit on site.instructed management to create a clean up policy/kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed hand sink accessible at the dish washing area.instructed management to install an exposed hand sink at the dish washing area. Core violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 interior of refrigerators and freezer interior with some food debris at main kitchen.instructed management to clean coolers and freezers. Core violation
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: Observed floors dirty under three compartment sink at main kitchen instructed management to clean. Core violation
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 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: Observed tin foil on the bottom shelf of a prep table near the main kitchen cooking line. Instructed facility to remove and maintain. Observed the middle door of the main kitchen three door refrigerator to have a torn refrigeration gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, 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: Observed a black substance on the floor along the wall of the non-meat walk in cooler. Also observed dirt and debris on the floor under the dish machine in the main kitchen and under the three compartment sink in the main kitchen. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to install and maintain hot holding thermometers in the 4th floor kitchen hot holding units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed slight clutter in basement kitchen paper storage closet. Instructed facility to store all items at least six inches off ground in an organized manner and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed small fly activity on site: 5 flies in 4th floor kitchen, 5 flies in 1st floor small kitchen, and 25 flies in the main kitchen near both dish areas. Instructed facility to remove any pests, clean affected areas, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed tin foil on the bottom shelf of a prep table near the main kitchen cooking line. Instructed facility to remove and maintain. Observed the middle door of the main kitchen three door refrigerator to have a torn refrigeration gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, 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: Observed a black substance on the floor along the wall of the non-meat walk in cooler. Also observed dirt and debris on the floor under the dish machine in the main kitchen and under the three compartment sink in the main kitchen. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to install and maintain hot holding thermometers in the 4th floor kitchen hot holding units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed slight clutter in basement kitchen paper storage closet. Instructed facility to store all items at least six inches off ground in an organized manner and maintain.
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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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following: interior and exterior surfaces of dish machine with excessive lime/calcium build-up, ice machine, sides of all cooking equipment, pipes with heavy grease and dried food accumulation, prep, counter and storage shelves in all prep areas (1st/2nd/3rd 4th floor), storage racks with black mold like build-up inside dairy and meat walk-in cooler, interior surfaces of microwave, refrigerator and interior of storage cabinet and drawers in all pantry areas (2nd/3rd/4th floor).
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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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor drains and floors along the walls and in all corners throughout prep/cooking area, especially underneath dish machine, floors inside walk-in cooler, floors inside dry storage room and floors along the walls and in all corners in all pantry area (1st/2nd/3rd/4th floor).
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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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain wall with spillage and dried food debris behind 3 compartment sink, and wall around prep/cooking area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair slow draining exposed hand sink in main prep area (first floor).-------must fix faucet neck and handle with heavy leak at 3 compartment sink (right side) in main prep/cooking area.---------must repair loose faucet at 2 compartment sink in 4th floor pantry area.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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: Cutting board not maintained on prep cooler. Instructed to replace worn cutting board.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Observed exit double door leading to compactor not rodent proofed in lower middle where doors meet. Instructed to repair and rodent proof to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting board not maintained on prep cooler. Instructed to replace worn cutting board.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior ice machine panel, deep fryer cabinets, storage cabinets in employees dining room and microwave in main kitchen not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces daily.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ice machine on counter top in dining rooms not provided with backflow preventer. Instructed to install backflow preventer on all units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Foods inside walk-in cooler not proeprly stored. Instructed to elevate all supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall. Unused dish machine employees dining room. Instructed to remove or repair dish machine.
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