Ara on
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2010, Ara on has 13 inspections in the public record. On Jul 8, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Ara on's record stops at Jul 8, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 70 F - 80 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TUNA, CEVICHE, SCALLOPS ON MENU, SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: .. OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COLE SLAW) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN THREE COOLERS LOCATED AT SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM DISCONNECTED (NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE). HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . OR REMOVE HANDWASHING SINK. DISH ROOM IS USING FOOD PREPARATION HANDWASHING SINK .
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO UTILITY SINK WITH OUT LIGHT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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May 24, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AND OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RAW SUSHI TUNA, SALMON) WITHOUT PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER DINING ROOM TABLES BEING PRE SET WITH UNCOVERED SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE. INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION COVER SILVERWARE AND INVERT GLASSWARE, OR DO NOT PRE SET CUSTOMER DINING TABLE OR SET SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL TO DINING TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER FOR THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD AND TO MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROWNISH DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDERS LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR LOCATED BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN, 3 COMAPRTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN AND AROUND THE DRAIN WITH BUILD UP AND THE FLOOR BEHIND BOTH COOK LINES WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER, BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST AND THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKLINES WITH FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS AND WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE AND THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE SCOOPS IN BOWL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RICE SCOOPS IN A DRY CONTAINER.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature, found 35 lbs if Lobster bisque soup at 55.3f, soup stored in large plastic tub in walk-in cooler from a day before. instructed mgr to cool down food properly and store at 40f or lower. critical citation issued 7-38-005(a) soup discarded valued at $300
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: found food strainers with loose wires, instructed to use sound utensils.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: wall coverings in dish washing area in poor repair, instructed to mound properly and maintain.
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Feb 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER AND COUNTER UNDER IT NOT CLEAN, ALSO SICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN AT ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT FIXTURE AT KITCHEN CEILING NOT SHIELDED, INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF ICE CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Feb 10, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE REAR HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASINS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Feb 3, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 FRUIT FLIES FLYING UNDER THE FRONT BAR AND 5-10 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE REAR HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASINS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS.
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Nov 7, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE WITH SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT HAVING PROPER APPROVAL DOCUMENTS FROM THE OFFICE OF CDPH, INSTRUCTED MGR TO IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE, MACHINE IS TAGGED AND FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM CUSTOMERS SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A), MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1490741 DATED ON 7-18-14 FOR VIOLATION #32: RICE WASHER STORED IN MOP SINK AND CONNECTED TO MOP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED NOT TO WASH RICE IN MOP SINK, NO RICE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.VIOLATION #33:HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALL VENT ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES AT REAR KITCHEN VIOL #42:ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT SUSHI STATION NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE WIRES NOTED ON FOOD EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEVERAL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RICE WASHER STORED IN MOP SINK AND CONNECTED TO MOP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED NOT TO WASH RICE IN MOP SINK, NO RICE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALL VENT ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES AT REAR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT SUSHI STATION NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Sep 11, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND REACH IN FREEZERS IN REAR BY MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA-REMOVE DUST/DIRT PARTICLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE BAR 3-COMP. SINK AND UNDER THE MIDDLE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP-. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Nov 2, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND REACH IN FREEZERS IN REAR BY MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH CORNER PANEL TO WALL BY DISH MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA-REMOVE DUST/DIRT PARTICLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
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Mar 11, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. UPPER SHELVES AT PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, ALSO GASKETS AT PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED AROUND CEILING VENT AT KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB AT ONE OF THE 3COMP SINK FAUCETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Apr 27, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ara on last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ara on on file is from Jul 8, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ara on?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Ara on.
Has Ara on's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ara on have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ara on means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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