Atwood

January 15, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings13
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS MEN'S AT 71.2F AND CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S AT 56.5F-65.5F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDS ARE NOW RESTORED.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 10Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 3Priority
  • water/temperature at the sink offcritical
    Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS MALE FOOD HANDLER GRABBED A HANDFUL OF BLUEBERRIES WITH BARE HANDS TO PLACE ON PLATTED FOOD. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER(UTENSILS),TISSUE PAPER OR GLOVES TO HANDLE FOODS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 9Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS PINT OF SOY MILK-45.0F,3.5LBS. COOKED DICED POTATOES AT 47.3F-74.0F.IN REFRIGERATOR AT BAR AREA AND ON ROLLING CART IN KITCHEN.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.4LBS. $4.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 22
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR IN BAR AREA AT 50.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE (MILK).MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 33
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR BAR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN STAFF BREAKROOM 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,BAR AREA AND DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/15/26(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 38
  • Personal Cleanliness
    Inspector note: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
    code 40
  • In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT MUST STORE ON COUNTER OR KNIFE CADDY.
    code 43
  • Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled
    Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
    code 44
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FRYER CBINETS,WHEEL BASES,MEAT SLICER,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL,COUNTER,FLOOR MIXER,WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BAR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT,LIGHT FIXTURES. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS. • MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE BLACK BUILD UP OF CAULK AROUND DISH MACHINE. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 22, 2025: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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