Carlton Skilled Nursing Facility

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 5, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 50 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling tiles of the food prep area, dishwashing area and dry storage room. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicator in the premises to measure the surface temperature of utensils being sanitized in the high temperature dish washing machine. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the ceiling tracks above the dish washing area. Management instructed to scrape and repaint all chipped paint on the ceiling.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Mar 28, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up inside light shields covers above prep tables and rear dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain. Observed a few water damaged ceiling tiles in rear dishwasher area. Must repair/replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Mar 21, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 80 mice droppngs on floor along the wallbase underneath chemical storage shelving in rear dishwashing area and floor underneth rear dry food storage room. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate pest control problem. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 2-compartment sink located in kitchen food preparation area. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up inside light shields covers above prep tables and rear dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain. Observed a few water damaged ceiling tiles in rear dishwasher area. Must repair/replace and maintain. Observed wall tiles cracked and in poor repair next to chemical storage shelving in rear dishwashing area and cracked floor tiles in front of walk-in cooler. Must repair/replace and maintain facility in a good repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a few burn out bulbs above prep tables in kitchen food preparation area and rear dishwasher area. Must repair/replace and maintained.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. May 7, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Apr 30, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 100 mice droppings along the baseboards and on lower dry food storage shelving throughout the dry food storage room. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize all affected areas. Recommend having the pest control co. Service for mice. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • 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 in the dry food storage room.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted some rusty metal rack shelving in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove all rust, replace or re-paint/seal.----must not use paper as liner for shelving. Shelving and/or liners must be smooth and cleanable.----noted the metal shelving above the stove top with excessive grease and burnt food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove eyewash station from the dish/prep area hand washing sink. Reviewed handwashing stations are for hand washing purposes only.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted melted plastic wall mounted electrical socket at the kitchen prep table. Must replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted open cracks and along the baseboard under the radiator in the dry food storage room. Also missing and damaged baseboard coving throughout the same room and along the baseboards of the walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed to seal all openings, replace coving.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted water damaged ceiling tiles in the dry food storage room. Must replace.----noted floor throughout the walk-in freezer with unknown white debris and excessive ice. Instructed to clean/remove.----noted the window sill above the dish machine with excessive dirt, debris and spider webs. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Nov 15, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucets at the 3-compartment sink and prep sink at the kitchen prep area. Also noted slow drain at the handwashing by the dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the following:- ..dusty ceiling above dishwasher and 3-compartment sink ..multiple holes and openings above the dishwashing machine. ..stained ceiling tiles and peeling paint all at the same. Instructed to repair and maintain. Seal all holes and openings to prevent entry points for pest.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Nov 1, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signage in the men's employee toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain said handwashing signage.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the exit door going to the dumpster area with a small opening at the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed 1-2 dead insects on traps and along the floor bases in the food prep area under the three-compartment sink and in the dry food storage area. Instructed to remove dead insects and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed one blown-out light bulb under the ventilation hood and above the coffee machine/ hot holding unit, both in the food prep area. Instructed to repair or replace said light bulbs and maintain them.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Oct 25, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in the men's employee toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain said handwashing signage.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive black substance build up on inside interior panel of ice machine and dripping onto ice for human consumption. Must remove build-up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1-2 dead insects on traps and along the floor bases in the food prep area under the three-compartment sink and in the dry food storage area. Instructed to remove dead insects and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the exit door going to the dumpster area with a small opening at the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one blown-out light bulb under the ventilation hood and above the coffee machine/ hot holding unit, both in the food prep area. Instructed to repair or replace said light bulbs and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Feb 10, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. Priority Foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

10. Jan 8, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written vomiting and diarrhea clean up policy on premises during time of inspection. Instructed to provide a written policy with all required equipment. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled quickly enough.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked, tightly covered, ready to eat tcs food in the walk in cooler at an improper temperature.(hard boiled eggs at 61.3f) all discarded and denatured. Approximately 1 lb of food with an estimated value of $5.00. Priority violation. Citation issued, 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 20)

      Proper cooling time and temperature

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat tcs food being held at improper hot holding temperatures on shelving above the stove. Sausage at 106.5 f, ground turkey at 113.9 f, sausage patties at 100.6 f, eggs at 107.6 f, and pancakes 110.5 f. Instructed manager that tcs foods for hot holding must be held at the temperature of 135 degrees or above. Manager discarded and denatured all said food items. Approximately 5 lbs of said food product at an estimated value of $10 dollars. Priority violation. See violation #20. For citation .

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a eye wash device attached to the 2 compartment food prep sink. Instructed to remove and maintain. Instructed to provide a separate sink for eye washing station.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet nozzle in the one compartment and two compartment sink leaking water. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Missing hot water handle on the first floor utility mop sink. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles and water damaged ceiling tiles in the following areas: employee coed washroom, dry food storage room, and above the prep table next to the three compartment sink.---- also noted excessive food splatter above the same prep table.----noted floors with debris and dirt along baseboard of the dry food storage room.---- noted dirty wall surrounding the toilet in the coed washroom. Instructed to replace, clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield in the second floor food pantry. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Jan 12, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No ventilation provided inside three washrooms located at hallway of the first floor which is used for kitchen staff and customers.instructed to provide said ventilation

12. Jan 4, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices. Observed employee handling dirty dishes,cups, trays, etc and without hand washing handled clean dishes after the final rinse of the high temp dish machine. Information given on hand washing and glove procedure to manager. Critical violation:7-38-010(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AND DISH ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER AT TEMP OF 72.4F TO 73.3F.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT TEMP OF 85F. AT 12:05pm ENGINEER WAS ABLE TO REPAIR CAUSE AND HOT WATER AT 100F PROVIDED AT SAID SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Found outside garbage areas not clean. Outside dumpsters surrounded by garbage/food spillage,and red mats,wood pallets and other items on ground. Mechanical dumpster lid frozen semi-closed with garbage bags overflowing. Must clean and maintain. Serious violation. 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Found non-commercial dish machine located at first floor private dining room.employee and manager stated not in use however two pans were inside the unit. Tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use.instructed to remove or provide a commercial unit with gauge. Serious violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed knives stored between wall and knife rack,instructed to remove and provide additional knife rack to minimize source of contamination. High temp dish machine is leaking on floor under the drain board at west side of the unit.need to repair. Broken wraps at pies under the condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler need to replace.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Hood and filters with dust and grease build-up.metal shelfs with dust build up by the cooking equipment,nozzle of the coffee vending machine with mineral build-up;portable units were clean dishes and bowls are stored with debris,can opener with food encrusted at blade.all mentioned must be cleaned and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Broken,missing grout from floor tiles in the kitchen at following area: in front and under the one and three compartment sink,in front and under the two compartment sink,and throughout the dish room were high temp dish machine is located,we observed standing water between floor tiles at mentioned areas.floor tiles must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Debris on floors along baseboard walls and corners under shelves inside walk-in cooler and dry storage debris on floor behind the vending machine,across from beauty salon,first floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles with holes around pipe in the kitchen,also holes on wall behind high temp dish machine,need to seal.surface must be smooth,cleanable and absorbent surface.repaired wall at south-west corner not cleanable surface is rough,replace with a smooth and cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No ventilation provided inside three washrooms located at hallway of the first floor which is used for kitchen staff and customers.instructed to provide said ventilation

13. Mar 3, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found orange juice dispenser on drainboard of 2 compartment sink. Must relocate.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at waterlines for ice machine and orange juice dispenser. Must provide.

14. Feb 21, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Found outside garbage areas not clean. Found outside dumpsters surrounded by garbage spillage, wooden crates, and pallets. Must clean and maintain. Serious violation. 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found orange juice dispenser on drainboard of 2 compartment sink. Must relocate.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at waterlines for ice machine and orange juice dispenser. Must provide.

15. Aug 11, 2016 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

16. Aug 4, 2016 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations