University of Chgo Lab Cafeteria was last inspected on November 14, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
November 14, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacles at hand washing sinks. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.
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 missing ceiling tiles in women washroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
22 inspections on record
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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: Instructed to clean the floor under the fryers to remove grease a clean floor behind the grease trap at the three compartment sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Large bulk food product containers in dry storage area in need of proper labeling. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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: Cutting boards in need of replacing where worn or discolored. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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 the exit doors not tight fitting at the bottoms and not closing properly. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 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 over 30 live large flies scattered through out the dining area in the ceiling and in the kitchen and dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove and clean affected areas. Also call pset control for service. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exit doors not tight fitting at the bottoms and not closing properly. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean floor drain at dishmachine.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Clean vents above cooking equipment to remove light dust observed on vents.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle for customers women's washroom.
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: Clean floor along wall base, at corners and under storage racks in dry food storage area of debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 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 20 mice droppings scattered on floor under shelving units in dry storage area, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor under shelving units in rear prep area adjacent to dry storage area, 10 mice droppings scattered under coffee urns in rear storage area, 10 mice droppings scattered under hot holding unit in serving area, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor and equipment inside cabinets in self-serve beverage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, fryer cabinets, holding units, coolers, freezers, prep tables, counters under holding units, beverage machines.
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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 floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, serving, staff washroom, and dish washing areas. Clean all floor drains in prep, dish washing and serving areas(food debris).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove all items away from walls and corners in prep and storage areas for easy cleaning and pest control. Remove all unused milk crates in prep and storage areas.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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 floor drains at dish machine and various sinks in the kitchen where needed.
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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: The wall above the 1 comp sink at the dish machine is in poor repair; repair or resurface wall above the sink.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Washbowl sink in staffs washroom has no cold running water at faucet and inadequate water pressure at hot water faucet of same. Must repair. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 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: High temperature dish machine final rinse water temp at 120f, unable to properly sanitize at 180f or higher at final rinse. Must repair. Tagged held for inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Washbowl sink in staffs washroom has no cold running water at faucet and inadequate water pressure at hot water faucet of same. Must repair. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: No hot running water at wash bowls in students washrooms within cafe, with temperature ranging from 64.9-66.7f degrees. Must restore to proper temperature. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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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 floors in dry food storage area under shelving and at deli/salad/pizza station of food debris and spills.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must restore proper water pressure to exposed hand wash sinks at island of deli/salad/pizza station.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Violation corrected
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS & TROFT,FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE AND KEEP DRY.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT EXIT DOOR BEHIND SERVING LINE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREA IN DINING AREA.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate ,convenient,accessible toilet facilities for kitchen employees .must provide toilet facilities for kitchen staff.(critical 7-38-030)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage area not maintained.observed appx 15 or more black plastic garbage bags piled up on ground at garbage compactor and other articles.instructed manager to remove trash & other articles, keep area clean & maintained at all times.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food storage containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from grill tables,interior panel of ice machine.
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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 debri from floor drains & troft,floor under cooking equipment & dish washing area.must remove water from floor under ice machine and keep dry.
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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: Must adjust threshold at exit door behind serving line.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove,organize articles off of floor and away from walls in storage area in dining area.
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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: Observed foil under and around the char grill,instructed to remove and keep clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep area table top not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize the prep area.observed front 2 door cooler fanguard cover, interior of the rear hot holding unit and flat grill drip tray not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage room, instructed to organize and remove any items not being used.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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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: Noted evidence of rodents on site. Noted approximately 25-30 mice droppings scattered in kindergarten classrooms 181 and 189 along walls,in closets and in storage cubbies. Also noted droppings in mop sink closet between boys and girls washroom in cafeteria. Must remove droppings,sanitize effected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not properly maintained. Noted waste water backing up from the 2nd compartment into the 1st and 3rd compartments when water drained from the sink basin. Also noted, tape holding all three stoppers in place. Must repair stoppers and properly maintain sink. Serious citation issued 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Remove ice build up from ceiling in the walk in freezer.
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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: Remove water from floors in compressor closet adjacent to dry storage room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted excessive clutter in storage closet in room 181 and along walls in room 189. Must remove unneccessary items and properly store all items 6 inches off of the floor.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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: Must seal all openings in kindergarten classrooms and throughout to prevent rodent harborage.
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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: Must repair broken ceiling tiles on interior of walk in freezer.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 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: Found evidence of rodents on site. Noted approximately 50-60 mice droppings along walls,in student storage cubbies and on interior of storage cabinet in kindergarten classroom 184. Also noted droppings on interior of fryer in prep area and under prep table. Must remove droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. 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: Must seal small openings along the sides and bottoms of the front entrance doors and the door leading to the outside garbage area.
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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: Must repair broken ceiling tiles on the interior of the walk in freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must increase hot water pressure at the 3 compartment sink. Must also clean interior of grease trap so that water drains from the 3 compartment sink properly.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaks at faucet and handles at three compartment sink.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
7 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: Found over 60 mouse droppings in the following areas: along wall base in dry food storage rooms, under, around food racks in kitchen, along wall base in lunchroom, behind vending machines in lunchroom, on pallets around lockers at rear kitchen, behind refrigerator in teachers lounge, and 20 rat droppings behind door at rear facilities storage area. Also, noted 2 dead mice under refrigerator inside compressor and in dry food storage area under rack. Instructed to clean, sanitize affected areas, and recommend pest control to service premises. Serious 7-38-020 issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Defrost chest freezers to remove ice buildup and remove pop/milk plastic crates being used to elevate items and replace with adequate shelving/racks.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior of one compartment sink at coffee area, clean interior panel of ice machine, filters at ventilation hood, around microwaves/cabinets at lunchroom, prep table bottoms, interior of drawers at prep tables, under around all equipment, and storage racks/shelves.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT GREASE TRAP AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT COFFEE PREP AREA.
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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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR UPPER WALL SECTIONS ALONG WINDOWS IN KITCHEN AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND UPPER WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND AS NEEDED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaks at faucet and handles at three compartment sink and handles at one compartment sinks in kitchen, provide hot water handle for one of four washbowls in boys toilet room in basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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