ARBY'S /SBA,LTD.
5 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
11 of 18 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 22025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN,TURKEY,ETC ). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 192024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
dust build-up noted on Fan cover in walk-in cooler, instructed to clean and maintain.
OCT 192023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE REAR HAND-SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BOXES OF FRIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 292022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
JAN 152021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED A COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WITH SIGNAGE DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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MAR 312020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED DELI MEAT, FISH, SLICED TOMATOES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2 LB OF SLICED TURKEY MEAT STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON HANDSINK PIPING LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
OCT 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
MUST REPAIR OPENING ON CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 272018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
JAN 242018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
MAR 232017FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
Found food (ice used for consumption) not protected. Found large amount of black and brown, slimy, mold-like substances throughout upper interior of ice machine above soda fountain. Must remove substances, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must not use machine until it is cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Found previous minor violation #45 not corrected from report # 1960730, dated 9/19/16. Must correct the following minor violation: NO ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. Must provide proof of training for all food handling employees. Serious violation 7-42-090.
SEP 192016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
UPON REINSPECTION OBSERVED THE LAST INSPECTION ( NON COMPLIANCE) REPORT SUMMARY DATED 9-15-2016 THAT WAS POSTED AT LAST INSPECTION NOW COVERED BY OLD COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED 7-28-2014 FROM PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMER.ALTERING OR REMOVING THIS DOCUMENT IS PUNISHABLE BY LAW.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010B.
DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP STATION AND ATTACHMENT EQUIPMENT AT CEILING FOR SIGNS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
NO ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
SEP 152016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN PREP AREA NOT CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO USE. WATER LINE OF A PORTABLE WATER AIR CONDITIONER CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE REAR EXPOSE HAND SINK UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER WATER LINE FROM HAND SINK FAUCET SO THAT FOOD HANDLERS CAN USE SINK. PREMISES WILL BE REINSPECTED IN 2 DAYS,(9-19-16).CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.MANAGER PROVIDED ONLY A COPY OF A CETIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
BOTH ICE DISPENSER AT POP SELF SERVE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN.
OBSERVED LOWER WALLS AT DEEP FRYER STATION NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP STATION AND ATTACHMENT EQUIPMENT AT CEILING FOR SIGNS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
NO ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
JUL 282014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER.
REPLACE MISSING TILES AT CEILING AT REAR.
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
MAY 172012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED OR REPLACED. MISSING STOPPERS (X2), NEEDED AT THE 3-COMP. SINK, MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
DUSTY FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FOOD DEBRIS ON THE UPRIGHT FREEZER FLOOR, & INTERIOR SIDES OF THE ICE CHUTE (SODA SELF-DISPENSER MACHINE), MUST BE CLEANED. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
UNUSED EQUIPMENT (MEAT SLICERS), TO THE LEFT OF THE 3-COMP SINK MUST BE REMOVED, & IF NEEDED-MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, CLEANED & COVERED. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
MAY 202011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA REACH COOLERS AND STAND UP REACH IN FRIES FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
SEP 202010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK & 3-COMP SINK MUST BE REPLACED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOME WALL SECTION BY SODA DISPENSER & AT FRONT HANDSINK MUST BE FREE OF DUST/STAINS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WATER LEAK UNDER ELBOW PIPE OF SELF-SERVICE SODA DISPENSER, MUST FIX.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR ROOM MUST BE REMOVED/ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR OR COVERED (IF NEEDED FOR FUTURE USE).
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