SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ARBYS.

BEAT. 48/100

100 W RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 7, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 17 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES UNSEALED AROUND THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND SURROUNDING WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND SEAL OPENINGS TO ENSURE WALL SURFACES IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

SEP 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11, NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

7-209.11, EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS (SHOES) STORED NEXT TO FOOD PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATELY

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

4-501.11, MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, DAMAGED INSULATION IN WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OBTAIN STOPPERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

MAR 21
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, METAL PLATE TORN AND GAPS EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

CHIPPED PAINT NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

JUL 14
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 1
2017
PASSED
0 violations
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MAY 25
2017
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1978313 DATED ON 12/16/2016; 45-food handler requirements not met, instructed mgr to have employees obtain IDPH food handler certificate. INSTRUCTED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

DEC 16
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

walk-in cooler floor plate is buckling, instructed to repair.

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

wall base panel behind walk-in cooler not mounted properly, instructed to affix properly.

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

employees personal clothing stored on food containers shelf, instructed to store away.

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

food handler with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

food handler requirements not met, instructed mgr to have employees obtain IDPH food handler certificate.

JAN 14
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed), pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in rear kitchen area by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3 compartment sink drain pipe leaking at middle of pipe, shall be repaired/replaced.

MAR 11
2015
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 4
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL,IE 3LARGE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON PREMISE ABOVE 3-COMP SINK,ON FLOOR AT DOOR AND BEHIND WALK IN COOLER.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.CLEAN/SANITAIZE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE PREPARING SANDWICHES,ETC.ALSO UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY FORM OF IDENTIFICATION PROVIDED FOR INSPECTOR AT THIS TIME FOR CERTIFICATE POSTED.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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

OBSEREVED OPENING/SMALL HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE PREP TABLE,CRAKS ALONG WALL AREAS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER LAST COMPARTMENT SINK ON RIGHT SIDE.MUST REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

SEP 25
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

COLD LINES INSULATION FOR WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, NO SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND OBTAINE ADEQUATE NUMBER OF SINK STOPPERS.

NOV 7
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GRIME AND CRUMBS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSING BOXES TO REMOVE SYRUP STAINS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

MUST REPAIR BACK OF WALK-IN COOLER WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND WITHOUT OPENINNGS AND GAPS.

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

MUST REPAIR GAP BETWEEN WALL CORNER LOCATED AT THE COMPUTER STATION TO SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. THEY ARE NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION.

SEP 7
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

FEB 7
2012
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING WITH SAME GLOVES ON HAND (I.E. WIPING DOWN EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREA, HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS, ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS-NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS DUE TO LACK OF HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WITH HOT WATER (ONCE PROVIDED) IN BETWEEN TASKS. CITATION #70237-12 ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS ON THE PREMISES PER CITY CODE, (3-COMP. SINK-63.7F, MOP SINK-53.1F AND EXPOSED HAND SINK-65.8F.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION #70237-12 ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, SINK SLOWLY DRAINS, COLD WATER KNOB IS LOOSE-HAS TO BE TURNED ON/OFF VIA VALVE UNDERNEATH SINK AND LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION #70238-13 ISSUED.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CORNER WALL (BY EXPOSED HAND SINK.)

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE.

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

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE SHAKE MACHINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX LEAKS AT THE PIPE UNDER 3-COMP. SINK AND UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.

OCT 28
2011
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 26
2011
FAILED
5 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES, EXCEPT FOR THE MOP SINK, AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER AT POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK PER CITY CODE.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/ROD OUT FLOOR DRAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. KITCHEN HANDWASH BOWL CLOGGED, FOOD HANDLERS CANNOT WASH HANDS IN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH BOWL.

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACK BY TANKS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. UNUSED REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED AT FRONT LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKET.

DEC 21
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. TOWELS LEFT IN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE FROM ANY ARTICLES.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL NEXT TO PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

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