Aramark Educational Services, Inc — Nina's Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Aramark Educational Services, Inc — Nina's Cafe 20 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Aramark Educational Services, Inc — Nina's Cafe's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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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
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (PASTA, CHICKEN, DELI ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE PER CITY CODE. NOTE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASING SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Sep 13, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED 1 COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSING STATION IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA AND COFFEE PREP ABOVE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Weak hot/cold water pressure at front prep area hand wash sink. instructed to provide under city pressure.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in employees toilet rooms, instructed to provide.
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Dec 9, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/21/2021 REPORT 2521667 NOT CORRECTED; VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Jun 21, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED IN FACILITY. MUST POST A VALID, CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, WITH CURRENT INVOICE FROM A COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE.
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Apr 18, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N). Inspector Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - 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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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-101.11. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE VALID AND VERIFIABLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES; AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO PERSON WITH THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE EGGS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. 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 VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS, CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORRAGE CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 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 THE WALL BY THE MOP SINK BROKEN AND WITH PEELING/BUBBLING PAINT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE VALID AND VERIFIABLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES; AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2010129 DATED ON 04/11/17 NOT CORRECTED-#38 SINK STOPPERS NOT HOLDING WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN SHELF IN POOR REPAIR/CRACKED INSIDE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK CABINET. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED WOODEN SHELF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHWASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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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
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPERS NOT HOLDING WATER AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Aug 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BROWN BUILDUP ON THE WATER LINE AND INTERIOR COMPONENTS. NO ICE IN MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO REMOVE WATER STAINS AND THE BOTTOM SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLE WHERE THE SHELF IS BROKEN WITH SEVERAL PIECES OF PARTICLE BOARD AROUND THE DRAIN. MUST REPLACE BROKEN SHELVING UNIT AND DETAIL CLEAN THE BROKEN SHELVING PIECES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PIZZA/SANDWICH CONVEYOR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IN A BUCKET AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Nov 6, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS OVER THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: COOKED SAUSAGE AT 177.4F. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Apr 2, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 26, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. SPILLS NOTED UNDER ONE BASIN SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 clean WALL IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND CLEAN UTESILS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SURFACE.
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Dec 1, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: LAST SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5/2/11 VISIT, NOT POSTED FOR CUSTOMERS VIEW (NOWHERE TO BE FOUND). INSTRUCTED TO POST VISIBLY TO ALL CUSTOMERS. One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CABINETS UNDER FRONT 2-COMP SINK & UNDER THE COLD BUFFET LINE ARE STAINED WITH FOOD SPILLS, INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN & MAINYTAIN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SCRATCHES & DENTS ON THE WALL AROUND THE DISHROOM AREA, INCLUDING CORNER COVINGS MUST BE ADDRESSED, TO MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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May 2, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, WHILE SERVING/HANDLING PERISHABLE FOODS (EGGS, HAM SUSHI). MUST HAVE SUCH PERSON AT ALL TIMES P.H.F. IS PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED. (7-38-012) A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING BELOW THE WOOD BASE AROUND THE COFFEE COUNTERS MUST BE FIXED, TO SEAL THE GAPS. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CONDENSERS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR LEDGE OF FRONT MILK COOLER, COFFEE COUNTER AT FRONT PREP-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE OF 3-COMP SINK & UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN THE SAME AREA, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISHROOM & HOOD ABOVE OVEN MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE FIXED. 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.
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Mar 18, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. cutting boards in need of replacing. worn with deep cuts. must replace and maintain.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COFFE MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aramark Educational Services, Inc — Nina's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aramark Educational Services, Inc — Nina's Cafe on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aramark Educational Services, Inc — Nina's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Aramark Educational Services, Inc — Nina's Cafe.
Has Aramark Educational Services, Inc — Nina's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aramark Educational Services, Inc — Nina's Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aramark Educational Services, Inc — Nina's Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Aramark Educational Services, Inc — Nina's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aramark Educational Services, Inc — Nina's Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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