What is Urban Essentials's health inspection score?

Urban Essentials has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Urban Essentials last inspected?

Urban Essentials was last inspected on November 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Urban Essentials have?

Urban Essentials has 55 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Urban Essentials safe to eat at?

Urban Essentials has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Urban Essentials serve?

Urban Essentials serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Urban Essentials

Name: Urban Essentials
Address: 5300-5302 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60651
Rating: 77

5300-5302 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/5/2025

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American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

8 inspections

Last: Nov 5, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

6.9

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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5300-5302 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60651

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

10 basic

Sep

Dec 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

15 basic

May 2025

4 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

13 basic

May

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FOOD HANLDERS NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASK. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING GLASSES/FACE, ON THE PHONE, TOUCHING COMPUTER SCREEN TO TAKE ORDERS AND THEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS STARTED TO PREPARE FOOD/BEVERAGE ITEMS FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATING HANDS BEFORE PREPARING FOOD ITEMS. FOOD HANDLER WASHED HANDS AFTER ASKED TO. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
11FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE−10
3-201.11 (A): OBSERVED FOOD OBTAINED FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS ARE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE: BAKED COOKIES AND SLICES OF CAKE AND COOKIES IN SINGLE PLASTIC CONTAINERS/BAGS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH NO LABELS OR ORIGINAL BOXES PRESENT. AN INADEQUATE INVOICE WAS PROVIDED THAT READ DIANA'S SWEET BOUTIQUE WITH NO ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS TO CONFIRM THIS IS AN APPROVED FOOD SOURCE. MUST ONLY PROVIDE FOOD ITEMS FROM APPROVED FOOD SOURCES AND MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROOF. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT $80 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED A FORK AND COOKING UTENSIL IN THE DRYING RACK ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH SLIGHT CRUMBS AND SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND THE FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED A FORK AND COOKING UTENSIL IN THE DRYING RACK ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH SLIGHT CRUMBS AND SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND THE FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 (B:3 OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #38:6-501.111: SILL OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST CONSIST OF THE MOST RECENT RECORD OF VISIT AND PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−10 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

57/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
11FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE−10
OBSERVED FOOD OBTAINED FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS ARE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE: BAKED COOKIES, SLICES OF CAKE IN SINGLE PLASTIC CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND A WHOLE CAKE WITHOUT ANY LABELS OR ORIGINAL BOXES PRESENT. NO INVOICES, REVIEW OF SUPPLIER NAMES, AND UNABLE TO PRESENT DOCUMENTS OF THE FOOD SOURCE. A PERSON ON SITE PROVIDED A ZELLE TRANSACTION. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT $125 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. PEST CONTROL MUST CONSIST OF THE MOST RECENT RECORD OF VISIT AND PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED A FORK AND COOKING UTENSIL IN THE DRYING RACK ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE OUTER AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH SLIGHT CRUMBS AND SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND THE FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med6 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

63/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED/PREPARED/SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE FOOD PREP TABLE COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (SALT AND SAUCES/CONDIMENTS) NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN THE FREEZER AND PREP TABLE COOLER BEING STORED IMPRPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS AND STORE FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/FREEZER BAGS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO DRY PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS/DIRT AT VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO/MISSING LIGHT BULB COVERS/SHIELDS THORUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med9 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

47/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED/PREPARED/SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, HARRY GILMORE ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:15AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
11FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE−10
OBSERVED HOME PREPARED FOOD ITEMS (TURKEY CHILI AND CHICKEN SOUP) BEING STORED/SOLD IN THE FOOD PREP COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THAT HOME PREPARED FOOD MUST NOT BE STORED/SOLD IN THE FACILITY. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS IN A GARBAGE BAG AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH AND TAKEN TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE FOOD PREP TABLE COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (SALT AND SAUCES/CONDIMENTS) NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN THE FREEZER AND PREP TABLE COOLER BEING STORED IMPRPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS AND STORE FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/FREEZER BAGS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK/DRIP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO DRY PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS/DIRT AT VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO/MISSING LIGHT BULB COVERS/SHIELDS THORUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 23

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med10 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

60/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS IN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP ON SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED UNSEAL WOOD IN BLOCK ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED SODA CANS STORED ON SODA CRATES, CHEMICALS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BOXES UNDERNEATH COUNTER STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO STORE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DOOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON PREP TABLE BASE HOLDING ONE DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL TOASTER OVEN WITH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBERVED SMALL PANINI GRILL WITH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN REAR SEATING AREA NEAR MURAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL NEXT TO DOOR AND BEHIND MOP SINK IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING BASE BOARDS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON WALL AND ALONG BASE OF WALL IN PREP AREA, IN HALLWAY AND IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS IN WINDOWSILLS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR, ALONG BASE BOARDS, IN CORNERS, IN HALLWAY AND UTILITY CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP STORED IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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