SEP 26
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ARAMARK AT FORD CHICAGO ASSEMBLY PLANT.
BEAT. 42/100
12600 S TORRENCE AVE · HEGEWISCH, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 26, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
67
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 122024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 12
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 292024FAILED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 29
2024
FAILED
12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING AREA (129.5) AND WOMEN WASHROOM (130.9F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BASE OF SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING ON HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN DRY STORAGE AREA, PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND SERVING AREA. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581324 ON 9-26-23:36-OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.47-MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.53-OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED MISSING LOCK ON TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR SMOKER.56-MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE. 58- MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
SEP 62023PASSED14 violationsDETAILS
SEP 6
2023
PASSED
14 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,HOT & COLD HOLDING ON SERVING LINE SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,MEAT SLICER,SMOKER
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-202.14 : OBSERVED MISSING LOCK ON TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PALLET STORAGE AREA,ADJACENT ROOM NEXT TO PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS,FLOOR MATS AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST,DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BASES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR SMOKER & IN HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF OFFICE,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FIRE SYSTEM
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD ON SERVING LINE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS
AUG 302023FAILED15 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2023
FAILED
15 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND WALL BASE AND ENTERED INTO A GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA ,NOTICED THE ROACHES WHILE DOING THE INSPECTION CHECKING TO MAKE SURE THAT THERE WERE NO EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN AREAS THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON REPORT ,ALL AREAS WERE CLEANED.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/30/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,HOT & COLD HOLDING ON SERVING LINE SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,MEAT SLICER,SMOKER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-202.14 : OBSERVED MISSING LOCK ON TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR SMOKER & IN HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF OFFICE,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FIRE SYSTEM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST,DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BASES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS,FLOOR MATS AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PALLET STORAGE AREA,ADJACENT ROOM NEXT TO PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD ON SERVING LINE
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS
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AUG 232023FAILED18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2023
FAILED
18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SAUSAGE,EGGS & CHEESE CROSSIANT,CHICKEN SANDWICHES,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND NEXT TO PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES AND IN CORNER NEXT TO PALLET ALONG WALL IN SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/23/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,HOT & COLD HOLDING ON SERVING LINE SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,MEAT SLICER,SMOKER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED MISSING LOCK ON TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR SMOKER & IN HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF OFFICE,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FIRE SYSTEM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST,DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BASES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS,FLOOR MATS AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PALLET STORAGE AREA,ADJACENT ROOM NEXT TO PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD ON SERVING LINE .
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS .
JAN 52021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROV IDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPRIPRIATE SANITIZER INCLUDING APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY CONNECTION ON BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED POP STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN POP STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OFF FLOORS AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOOR ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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