Aramark — Lu's Deli/ Catering
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Aramark — Lu's Deli/ Catering has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND 1ST FLOOR MULTIGENTDER TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER MEASURED AT 78 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS PROVIDED FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE WITH EYE WASH STATION HOOKED UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETELY REMOVE EYEWASH STATION AND PARTS AND TO ENSURE THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OUT OF COMISSION DISH MACHINES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND RESTORE DISH MACHINES OR REMOVE DISH MACHINES TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Sep 10, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA NEAR 2 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DRY STOREROOMS, NOTED CEILING TILES AT THE MECHANICAL DISHWASHING AREA CEILING TILES EXPANDED WITH MOISTURE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED REPLACEMENT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY STORAGE AND PAPER GOODS STOR ROOM AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT HAVE HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINPRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA NEAR 2 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DRY STOREROOMS, NOTED CEILING TILES AT THE MECHANICAL DISHWASHING AREA CEILING TILES EXPANDED WITH MOISTURE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 58.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (CHOPPED CANTALOUPE, COOKED POTATOES, VARIOUS SLICED DELI MEAT, COOKED PORK SAUSAGE PATTIES, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINE USE, REPAIR TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PIC DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION 3 LBS STEAK MARINADE @58.0F, 30LBS COOKED ROAST BEEF @46.0F, 15 LBS PROSCUITTO @ 51.0F, 12 LBS SLICED GENOA @48.6F, 35 LBS COOKED POTATOES @52.0F, 9 LBS COOKED PORK SAUSAGE @60F, 3 LBS COOKED BLACK EYED PEAS @52.5F, ALL STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORED KITECHENWARE IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CURRENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Nov 8, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 31, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: No proof of pest control service, No log book on site, instructed manager to obtain a licensed pest control operator and keep a log for service on site. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(C)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: using disposable plastic spoons in food preparation, instructed to use proper multi-use utensils.
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Mar 20, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP WAS BEING PREPARED. THE PERSON ON SITE WHO IS IN CHARGE OF FACILITY MUST PROVIDE THEIR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ANY TIME FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE 3RD FLOOR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A/C AND WATER LINES THAT ARE WRAPPED WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS NOT NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE OR RELOCATE ITEMS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE INDOOR GREASE BOX DIRTY AND ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RECEPTACLE AND AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE VERIFIABLE AND ACCREDITED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE.
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May 1, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALSO MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Apr 11, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES AT WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN AT INSIDE SURFACESINSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jun 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKET ON THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT DOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2015
Consultation
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 9, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLYING INSECTS RESTING ON WALL AND CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND ON WALL LEADING TO LOWER LEVEL DINING AREA AND AT WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF STAIRS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE PROBLEM. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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May 22, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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Nov 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD PRODUCTS NOT LABELED UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN 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 GROUT MISSING AND WORN AWAY IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR GROUT THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN/PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS. ROAST BEEF IN GRAVY IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 108.5F. 10 LBS. COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 114.4F TO 129.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $90.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Aug 1, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EQUIPMENT DUSTY FROM CONSTRUCTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(DUST FROM CONSTRUCTION)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aramark — Lu's Deli/ Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aramark — Lu's Deli/ Catering on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aramark — Lu's Deli/ Catering?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Aramark — Lu's Deli/ Catering.
Has Aramark — Lu's Deli/ Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Aramark — Lu's Deli/ Catering have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aramark — Lu's Deli/ Catering 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 — Lu's Deli/ Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aramark — Lu's Deli/ Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.
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