Chicago
32
BEAT

Aramark-field Museum

1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 · South Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
32/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
13
7 passed
Last Inspected
2021-07-29
Pass Rate
54%
4 failures
Score
32/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2021-07-29)
Failed 4 inspections (2019, 2017, 2015...)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 8 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 20×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2021-07-29 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILINGS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2019-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-3...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12(B-D) OBSERVED (1 OF 3)HAND SINKS IN WOMEN RESTROOM/LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY IN BASEMENT; NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR PROPERLY STORED FOR AIR DRYING. FACILITY MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING STORAGE REQUIREMENTS; UTENSILS UTILIZED FOR FACILITY NOT STORED INVERTED. MUST STORED INVERTED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER EQUIPMENT IN EXPLORER REAR PREP AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER RACK, IN CORNERS, ETC. MUST DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED FACILITY PLUMBING IN DISREPAIR(SLOW DRAINING) (1 OF 2) TWO COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SINK,RIGHT BASIN)OF EXPLORER PREP KITCHEN AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-05-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-3...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL). THE SENSOR NON WORKING, WATER IS NOT ACTIVATED FOR 20 SECONDS (NO WATER). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12(B-D) OBSERVED (1 OF 3)HAND SINKS IN WOMEN RESTROOM/LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING FOOD (EQUIPMENT) REQUIREMENTS; TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN EXPLORER PREP KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, OBSERVED STANDING(ODOR DIRTY) STALE WATER INSIDE SINK DUE TO CLOGGED, UNABLE TO DRAIN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENT...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FACILITY NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, OBSERVED 116 POUNDS(14 GALLONS) OF READY TO EAT COOKED AND COOLED CHICKEN CHICK PEA SOUP STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AT 46.3-49.6 DEGREES F WITH PREPARATION DATED 5/29/19. INFORMED...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR, FLAX SEEDS AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN EXPLORER BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAIN...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 30 SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA/ UTILITY SINK AREA IN BASEMENT WARE WASHING AREA, 9 IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES) F...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVERS FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENT OF EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT; SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXTREMELY LONG HAIR NOT RESTRAINED (NO HAIR NET/ HAT). FACILITY MUST UTILIZE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY IN BASEMENT; NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR PROPERLY STORED FOR AIR DRYING. FACILITY MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING STORAGE REQUIREMENTS; UTENSILS UTILIZED FOR FACILITY NOT STORED INVERTED. MUST STORED INVERTED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER EQUIPMENT IN EXPLORER REAR PREP AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER RACK, IN CORNERS, ETC. MUST DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED FACILITY PLUMBING IN DISREPAIR(SLOW DRAINING) (1 OF 2) TWO COMPARTMENT SINK OF EXPLORER PREP KITCHEN AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS UTILIZED IN FACILITY STORED DOWN ON FLOOR IN CORNER FOR DRYING IN WARE WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT (UTILITY SINKS). CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEAD UP FOR DRYING AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-02-01 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD INSIDE OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

2017-12-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-11-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed approximately 40 live, small, black flies on walls, and in area around floor drain under 2 compartment sink (next to ice machine) in kitchen. Found approximately 5 live, small, black flies near utility sink. Instructed must detail clean and ...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no City of Chicago food sanitation manager certificate posted in facility. Must post official copy of Chicago food sanitation manager certificate in plain view of customers at all times. Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on ...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

Observed most recent inspection summary report not posted from inspection report # 2009684, dated 3/31/17. Facility has inspection summary report from 11/1/16 posted. Instructed must post most recent inspection summary report at all times, in plain v...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Observed previously issued minor violations not corrected from report # 2009684, dated 3/31/17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: # 32 FOUND FOIL ON THE GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTA...

2017-03-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT ABLE TO HOLD THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 61.1F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT O...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WAS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AND WAS NOT AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. 4-5LBS OF HOT DOGS (50.7F-51.4F) AND 15LBS OF BEEF PATTIES (50.2F-50.5F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT VALUE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND FOIL ON THE GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND THE LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES, VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITH LONG HAIR NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

2016-11-01 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cardboard used as a liner for cooler and freezer drawers, instructed to remove and use a non-absorbent material.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

prep coolers not clean at lower shelf, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

2016-04-12 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

standing water and organic matter found at the bottom shelf of drawer cooler at main kitchen, instructed to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Shelves not clean in prep area, found dust and debris. instructed to clean and maintain.

2015-07-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

2015-07-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

2013-09-18 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-09-17 Fail License
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MUST ADEQUATELY INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK TO THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD WATER PER CITY CODE. SINKS MUST BE CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE TO THE MOPSINKS ON THE MAIN LEVEL AND GROUND LEVEL KITCHEN.

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