Aramark at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant — Ford Motor Co
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
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Score
Aramark at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant — Ford Motor Co appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 16 violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 17 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Aramark at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant — Ford Motor Co is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 12, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 29, 2024
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581324 ON 9-26-23:36-OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.47-MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.53-OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED MISSING LOCK ON TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR SMOKER.56-MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE. 58- MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BASE OF SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING AREA (129.5) AND WOMEN WASHROOM (130.9F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING ON HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN DRY STORAGE AREA, PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND SERVING AREA. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2023
Reinspection
14 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,HOT & COLD HOLDING ON SERVING LINE SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,MEAT SLICER,SMOKER
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-202.14 : OBSERVED MISSING LOCK ON TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PALLET STORAGE AREA,ADJACENT ROOM NEXT TO PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS,FLOOR MATS AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST,DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BASES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR SMOKER & IN HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF OFFICE,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FIRE SYSTEM
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD ON SERVING LINE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 30, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND WALL BASE AND ENTERED INTO A GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA ,NOTICED THE ROACHES WHILE DOING THE INSPECTION CHECKING TO MAKE SURE THAT THERE WERE NO EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN AREAS THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON REPORT ,ALL AREAS WERE CLEANED.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/30/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,HOT & COLD HOLDING ON SERVING LINE SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,MEAT SLICER,SMOKER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-202.14 : OBSERVED MISSING LOCK ON TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR SMOKER & IN HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF OFFICE,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FIRE SYSTEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST,DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BASES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS,FLOOR MATS AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PALLET STORAGE AREA,ADJACENT ROOM NEXT TO PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD ON SERVING LINE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS
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Aug 23, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SAUSAGE,EGGS & CHEESE CROSSIANT,CHICKEN SANDWICHES,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND NEXT TO PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES AND IN CORNER NEXT TO PALLET ALONG WALL IN SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/23/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,HOT & COLD HOLDING ON SERVING LINE SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,MEAT SLICER,SMOKER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LOCK ON TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR SMOKER & IN HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF OFFICE,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FIRE SYSTEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST,DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BASES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS,FLOOR MATS AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PALLET STORAGE AREA,ADJACENT ROOM NEXT TO PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD ON SERVING LINE .
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS .
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Jan 5, 2021
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROV IDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPRIPRIATE SANITIZER INCLUDING APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY CONNECTION ON BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POP STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN POP STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OFF FLOORS AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOOR ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aramark at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant — Ford Motor Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aramark at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant — Ford Motor Co on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aramark at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant — Ford Motor Co?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Aramark at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant — Ford Motor Co.
Has Aramark at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant — Ford Motor Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Aramark at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant — Ford Motor Co have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aramark at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant — Ford Motor Co means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Aramark at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant — Ford Motor Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aramark at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant — Ford Motor Co is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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