Aramark @ Information Resources

150 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661
Catering
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2019
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Score
High Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Aramark @ Information Resources stretching back to 2010. Aramark @ Information Resources was last inspected on Apr 30, 2019. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 30, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Aramark @ Information Resources' 52 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 30, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT COUNTER WHERE SALADS ARE BEING PREPARED. SALMON AND SALAD DRESSINGS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONSUMERS WHILE SERVING/PREPARING FOOD. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY REMOVE FOOD FROM UNPROTECTED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as ?oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),? ?raw-EGG Caesar salad,? and ?hamburgers (can be cooked to order)?; Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/SEAL, HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed no sneeze guard on hot holding self-service buffet line in dining room area. Instructed manager to provide sneeze guard. Manager voluntarily corrected violation duing inspection. Serious violation #7-38-005 (a)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed missing wall above mop sink, located in employee locker room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain, at all times.
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed small amount of slimy, black substance inside upper interior of self service ice machine (above soda dispenser) in customer area. Must detail clean entire machine. Must sanitize and maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed missing/displaced ceiling tiles in ceiling above prep area. Must replace to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed leak at faucet of utility sink. Must repair and maintain same.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Facility does not have proof of food handler training for employees. Instructed must provide proof of food handler training for all employees. Must maintain records at all times.
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Nov 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVES NEXT TO THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIMEY SUBSTANCE ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE ICE MAKING COMPARTMENT IN THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED DARK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE CHUTE ON THE SODA MACHINE. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLE SUPPORTING THE GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET MOUNT AT THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MOUNT SO THE FAUCET CAN BE EASILY OPERATED.
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Mar 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS ON THE COOLERS IN THE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS ARE CRACKED AND UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CUTTING BOARDS. A BOWL IS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILINGS AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POPCORN DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN SERVE LINE AREA CLOSET. DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE UNDER KITCHEN METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVES, REAR STORAGE BEVERAGE COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN BRICK WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE/TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. MUST SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT NOZZLE OF TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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Oct 3, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN SELF SERVING AREA AND RUBBER SEALS AROUND REFRIGERATED DRAWERS AT GRILL STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN COVERS ON FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY (MOP) SINK TO REMOVE DIRT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. THE CAN OPENER, CABINET UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK,GRILL\FRYER AREA AND THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE DIRTY AND THE WALK IN COOLER WALL IS PEELING. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. RESEAL EXPOSED INSULATION IN THE BACK KITCHEN PIPES ON THE CEILING.
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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. TWO COOKS ARE NOT WEARING ANY HAIR RESRTAINT.
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Jul 1, 2010
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. Following need cleaning: interior of oven panels for knobs, fan guards or condenser fans of most coolers- due to dust build-up of food debris.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors behind ice machine & small cooler closest to ice machine, & under shelves at mor room must be free of clutter, debris or dirt.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aramark @ Information Resources last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aramark @ Information Resources on file is from Apr 30, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aramark @ Information Resources?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Aramark @ Information Resources.

Has Aramark @ Information Resources' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aramark @ Information Resources have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Aramark @ Information Resources 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.