Atwood
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
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Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Atwood stretching back to 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Jan 15, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 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)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR BAR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT MUST STORE ON COUNTER OR KNIFE CADDY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE BLACK BUILD UP OF CAULK AROUND DISH MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BAR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT,LIGHT FIXTURES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METERED HANDWASHING SINK TO LTHE LEFT IN WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW BATTERY OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE.
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Apr 10, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE UPSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH AND SHRIMP STORED IN CONTACT WITH ICE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives and scoops in-use kept in stagnate water at prep table. instructed to keep utensils according to health code.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Ice build-up noted on interior fans of low boy prep cooler, instructed to remove ice and maintain unit.
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Jul 18, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.WAS OUT OF CHLORINE. MANAGER REPLACEAND WAS SANITIZING AT 50PPM
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 2LBS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 52.1F AND 2LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 52.3FF. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 4LBS AT $16. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEEL CUT OATS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULKCONTAINERS BY THE DRY STATION WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Nov 16, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DEY ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
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Feb 10, 2020
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT SOLD OR SERVED DATE. MUST PROVIDE THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE DISCLOSURE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 15, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE HANDSINK NEAR REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (YOGURT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES WITH CONTAINERS OF CANOLA OIL STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES, PANS, AND POTS STORED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE FOR THE HAND SINK ON THE LEFT OF THE WOMEN'S PUBLIC RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY TO AVOID PEST ACTIVITY. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 3, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOUND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED PAINT AT WALL BEHIND CLEAN POTS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Dec 27, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED ICE FOR CONSUMPTION BEING STORE IN A ICE BIN WITH PLASTIC BOTTLE HOLDERS ALSO IN THE ICE INSIDE OF SAID ICE BIN LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO SERVE ICE TO CUSTOMERS AND ONLY USE ICE BIN FOR ICE THAT IS FOR CONSUMPTION, NO BOTTLE HOLDERS OR ANY OBJECTS SHOULD BE STORED TOUCHING THE ICE THAT IS FOR CONSUMPTION. OBSERVED WATER AND TEA PITCHERS BEING STORED ON THE BAR CLOSE TO THE CUSTOMERS AND PITCHERS OF WATER AND TEA BEING STORED BY THE ESPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TOP FOR THE PITCHERS OF TEA AND WATER OR STORE IN A PLACE WHERE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BY CUSTOMERS IS ELIMINATED. MANAGER CORRECTED SAID VIOLATIONS DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY PRE-SET TABLES WITH UNCOVERED UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND ALL GLASSWARE MUST BE INVERTED OR SET TABLES UPON GUEST ARRIVAL.
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Mar 30, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULAYED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Dec 9, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT IN MENS ROOM NOT RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Atwood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Atwood on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Atwood?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Atwood.
Has Atwood's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Atwood have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Atwood means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Atwood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Atwood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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