The Norwood Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 19, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2013, The Norwood Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 19, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that The Norwood Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 19, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Norwood Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Apr 19, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY WALL BEHIND STEAM TABLE.
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Apr 12, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM (CHLORINE CONCENTRATION) AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE ARE BOTH IN USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A 3-COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK AND A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. (TECHNICIAN/PLUMBER ON SITE -CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 50 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION SAME AS SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH 50 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND DURING ICE PRODUCTION INSIDE ICE MACHINE (LOCATED IN BASEMENT). NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES AND PIPES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE AND PINK SLIMY BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP OR OPENING AND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF ALL DOORS.(MAINTENANCE ON SITE - CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION).--------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA ACROSS EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, MICROWAVE OVEN AND MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD IN BASEMENT BY STAIRCASE.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY WALL BEHIND STEAM TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINPIPE (DISH WASHING AREA) AND MOP SINK DRAINPIPE (BASEMENT) WITH LEAK.------NO HOT RUNNING WATER INSIDE UNUSED WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR REMOVE TOILET BOWL AND HAND SINK INSIDE UNUSED WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. AVOID USING CRATES AS STORAGE SHELVES.
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Apr 8, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AND WRAP UTENSILS ON TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROVIDED WITH SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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Apr 3, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPERLY TEMPERATURE WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 52.3 F. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND HAM 6 LBS AT 50.2 F TO 54.0 F, TUNA 2 LBS AT 54.5 F IN COOLER STATED ABOVE. ALSO, OBSERVED CREAMERS ON TABLE AT 71.3 F, THAT MUST BE KEPTED REFRIGERATED. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A). VALUE $30
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AND WRAP UTENSILS ON TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROVIDED WITH SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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Jul 30, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, COOKED TURKEY AND CORNED BEEF HASH HELD AT 47.5 F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, HOWEVER COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY COOLED DOWN FROM 140 F TO 70 F IN 2 HOURS THEN FROM 70 F TO 40 F IN ADDTIONAL 4 HOURS (6 HR TOTAL COOL DOWN TIME). ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKLINE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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May 22, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKLINE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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May 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR(GAP AT CORNER OF DOOR) ALSO OBSERVED NO SCREEN AT FAN ABOVE/BEHIND MOP SINK LEADING TO OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR/SEAL GAP ALSO MUST PROVIDE SCREEN AT SAID FAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKLINE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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Nov 25, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER SEEPAGE ON WALL (BY SODA SYRUP SHELVES) AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER.--------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE).-------MUST SEAL HOLE (NEXT TO COLD FAUCET HANDLE) AT DISH MACHINE SPRAYER SINK.---------MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM FREEZER.---MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM AT BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Oct 4, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Norwood Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Norwood Restaurant on file is from Apr 19, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Norwood Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Norwood Restaurant.
Has The Norwood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Norwood Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Norwood Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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