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Aramark Food Court

5758 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 · Woodlawn · Restaurant · High risk
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52/100

Troubled record — failed 4 of 10 inspections for food temperature, pest activity

Inspections
10
6 passed
Last Inspected
2018-04-30
Pass Rate
60%
4 failures
Score
52/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2018-04-30)
Failed 4 inspections (2018, 2016, 2015...)
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 23×
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2018-04-30 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL SINKS IN OMELET STATION, SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA, AND SURFACES UNDER SERVING LINE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXTEND COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN STARBUCKS PREP AREA.

2018-02-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR FRYERS AND BEVERAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND SERVING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

2018-01-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DELI REACH-IN/DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITI...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED SAMOSAS AND DELI SANDWICHES/WRAPS DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND SERVICE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER 57.2F-59.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $10. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MANTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STO...

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 OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN SERVING AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER HOLDING UNITS IN INDIAN CUISINE SERVING AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN SERVING AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL SUGAR BULK CONTAINERS IN STARBUCKS SERVING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SURFACES UNDER CONDENSERS AND HOLDING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS AND ALL CABINTS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN SERVING AREAS, BEVERAGE MACHINES.

minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR FRYERS AND BEVERAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND SERVING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

2017-06-02 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT UNDER COUNTERS AT PREP STATIONS IN THE PREP AREA.

2016-10-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN THE DELI SERVICE AREA.

2016-09-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 53 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF RAW BEEF AND 16LBS OF VARIOUS CHEESES AT 50-53 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-...

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, IN THE STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE STARBUCKS SERVICE AREA, AND NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFEC...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN THE DELI SERVICE AREA.

2015-10-20 Pass Complaint
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN DELI AREA.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LID ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS AT GRILL,CENTER STAGE, & MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL ROLLING CARTS,CASHIER BOOTHS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA,ENTREE AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM WALL BEHIND SODA MACHINE,VENTS ON YOGURT MACHINE,CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR GRILL,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT DELI PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT DISH MACHINE,STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM 2 MIDDLE HAND SINKS IN POOR REPAIR,2- COMP SINK LEAKY FAUCET

2015-05-11 Pass License Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KTCHEN,MISSING HANDLES ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SIN...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FANGUARDS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,THE GRILLE STATION-CLEAN FRYERS,CORDS OF LIGHT FIXTURES,LOWER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOOSE CAULKING UNDER HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALL IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA & SALAD /OMLETTE S...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN.

2015-05-08 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS SUCH AS COOKED RICE 20LBS. 45.3F-48.3F,COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 16 LBS.49.1F-49.4F,WHOLE COOKED CHICKEN 17LBS.52.3F-59.5F,COOKED SHRIMP 25LBS.54.1F-55.5F...

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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 RODENTD ROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS THE GRILLE RESTAURANT ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT AND COLD UNITS ON SERVING LINE,INSIDE OF CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS,SALAD/OMLETTE STATION LOWER SHELF UNDER COLD & HOT H...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KTCHEN,MISSING HANDLES ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLE...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FANGUARDS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,THE GRILLE STATION-CLEAN FRYERS,CORDS OF LIGHT FIXTURES,LOWER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOOSE CAULKING UNDER HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALL IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA & SALAD /OMLETTE STATION.MUST CLEAN DE...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN.

2015-01-16 Fail License

No violations found.

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