Aramark @ North Park University — North Park University Cafeteria
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2010, Aramark @ North Park University — North Park University Cafeteria has 19 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 10, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up 10 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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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
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES WHILE LOADING THE DISHWASHING MACHINE THEN PROCEED TO UNLOAD CLEAN DISHES FROM THE OTHER END OF THE MACHINE WITHOUT CHANGING HIS GLOVES/WASHING HIS HANDS. REVIEWED WHEN TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REWASH ALL THE CONTAMINATED CLEAN DISHES REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector notes: NOTED COOKED CHICKEN AT 83.6F AND BEEF PATTIES AT 111.3F BOTH COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOOD HANDLER STATED HE TOOK THEM FROM THE COOLER AND DIRECTLY PUT IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITHOUT PROPERLY REHEATING. REVIEWED PROPER REHEATING METHODS AND TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED COOKED CHICKEN AT 83.6F AND BEEF PATTIES AT 111.3F BOTH COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #19 FOR CITATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED A PLASTIC CUP BEING USED AS A FOOD SCOOP INSIDE A CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT CUT FRESH FRUIT. INSTRUCTED FOOD SCOOPS STORED INSIDE FOODS MUST BE INVERTED WITH A HANDLE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING TINFOIL BEING USED AS DRY FOOD CONTAINER LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASHABLE LIDS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINER AND REPLACE NOTED CRACKED AND DAMAGED PLASTIC LIDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE LARGE COOKING POTS ON THE COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING, MISSING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Oct 15, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE DELI COOLER LOCATED IN THE SALAD BAR ISLAND:OBSERVED CHICKEN SALAD AT 50.5F,HUMMUS AT 46.9F.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR,MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4#'S OF FOOD WORTH $39.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN A CLUTTERED SYRUP CORNER STORAGE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE PAPER ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.RECCOMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (SALAD BAR ISLAND PREP AREA,WASHROOMS).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/2" AT BOTTOM CENTER OF DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN DESSERT COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND INSIDE THE FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRONT COOKING GRILL PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE(SALAD BAR ISLAND) AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND PAPER ROOM IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS,LITTER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 26, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 19, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE WHILE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE ONLY REACHED 141 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE REACHES 160 F BEFORE PLACING DISHES IN DISH MACHINE. UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE WENT UP TO 160 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS, ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Aug 31, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISH PIT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE (2) NON WORKING LIGHTBULB IN THE KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT SERVICE STATION AND INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM (BY THE FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM (BY THE FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
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Oct 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE BY SOUP PREP AREA.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY LARGE POTS THAT DO NOT DISASSEMBLE IN SOUP PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER AT GRILL PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 N0 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES FOR THE MOP SINKS AND FOR THE ICE MACHINE FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE OR INSTALL ONE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM THE HOT LINE HOOD AND DISHWASHING AREA ALSO BURN'T OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AREA.LIGHT SHIELDS AND BULB REPLACEMENTS MUST BE PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED
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Apr 5, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINDS,DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE SPIGOT MUST BE PROTECTED AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON AIR-CURTAINS,AND AROUND PARTS OF THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Apr 4, 2017
Reinspection
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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR LINEN STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASES AND CORNERS OF FLOORS,APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THESE AREAS.ALSO,THE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOMS/CENTERS BETWEEN SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CENTERS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SEIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINDS,DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE SPIGOT MUST BE PROTECTED AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON AIR-CURTAINS,AND AROUND PARTS OF THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT EXHAUST HOOD AREA IN 1ST FLOOR PREP STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK ITEMS IN 1ST FLOOR LINEN STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 29, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED (1) DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F-50.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE,MARINARA SAUCE,CHEESE AND PEPPERONI. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES HELD INSIDE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.OBSERVED CHEESE AT 45.5F,MARINARA SAUCE 47.1F,SAUSAGE AT 45.7F.ETC.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AT THIS TIME, NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS,FINAL RINSE AT 151.4F-159.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, MUST HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF 180F AND MAINTAIN. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR LINEN STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASES AND CORNERS OF FLOORS,APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THESE AREAS.ALSO,THE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOMS/CENTERS BETWEEN SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CENTERS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SEIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINDS,DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE SPIGOT MUST BE PROTECTED AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON AIR-CURTAINS,AND AROUND PARTS OF THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION ALONGN THE SERVING LINE AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR THE GRILL AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT EXHAUST HOOD AREA IN 1ST FLOOR PREP STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK ITEMS IN 1ST FLOOR LINEN STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY GRILL AREAS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE/WATER MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALL.(DEBRIS/SPILLAGE FALLING ONTO FLOORS) MUST RELOCATE.
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Jul 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP ON AIR CURTAINS, AND SURROUNDING PARTS OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS, ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT BOILER ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM INSIDE COVERS. TILED COVING MISSING ALONG WALL BASE IN GRILL/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Jul 23, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP ON AIR CURTAINS, AND SURROUNDING PARTS OF WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS, ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT BOILER ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM INSIDE COVERS. TILED COVING MISSING ALONG WALL BASE IN GRILL/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NECK OF FAUCET AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Oct 24, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT GRILL PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH WASHING MACHINE AT MAIN KITCHEN, AND COOLER, HAND SINK, KITCHEN AID AND FREEZER IN 1ST FLOOR BAKERY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; AT ALL PREP AREAS AND STORAGE ROOMS, UNDER, BEHIND, EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST AND GREASE ON ALL HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ALL PREP AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT SAME AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DELI AREA AND LEAK AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT 3RD PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL/REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NO CLUTTER INSIDE 1ST FLOOR LARGE DRY STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Aug 29, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE OF THE DUMPSTER OUTSIDE WITH LID WIDE OPEN, AND OVER FLOWING GARBAGE(EMPTY BOXES, CARBOARD,ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES WITH NO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLOSE THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER. LID IS NOW CLOSED ALL THE WAY AND NO MORE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE WHLLE I WAS STILL DOING THE INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA FIRST FLOOR. MUST SEAL THE WOOD OR PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS IN THE THE LUNCH ROOM, IN THE JUICE AND COFFEE SECTION AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: STORAGE ROOM (USED TO BE A BAKERY DEPARTMENT, BOILER ROOM, FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,INSIDE THE CLOSET WITH MOP SINK IST FLOOR, UNDER AND BEHIND THE GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER IN THE GRILL SECTION,FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FOR PRODUCE AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE THE ICE ACCUMULATED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR ON THE SAME AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND SANITIZE BY THE PRODUCE SECTION, BY THE GRILL SECTION,BY THE CATERING SECTION, INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET IST FLOOR AND WALLS BY THE PREP AREA DELI SECTION AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE CEILING BY THE GRILL SECTION AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM IST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN(X3 LIGHT BULBS). MUST REPLACE.
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Nov 5, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391254
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391254
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391254
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391254
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391254
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391254
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Oct 28, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.//OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPS PIZZA CHEESE & STROMBOLI ON DISPLAY FOR SALE IN WARMER, TEMPS BETWEEN 120.5F-130.5F 2ND FLOOR CAFETERIA/2DOZ. EGGS OBSERVED IN REACH IN COOLER AT 48.0F ON 1ST FLOOR BAKERY AREA MGMT PROPERLY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS $50.00,2 1/2LBS REACH IN COOLER AT 40.0F & WARMER AT 150F AT THIS TIME
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.// MGMT & I OBSERVED 5 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DRY STORAGE AREA ON 1ST FLOOR WERE SODA CONTAINERS ARE STORED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES ,DATES,TIME ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
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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.//MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & 1COMP. SINK 2ND FLOOR/EXPOSED HAND BOWL & REACH IN FREEZER ON 1ST FLOOR/NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA 1ST & 2ND FLOOR/RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 1COMP SINK ON 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA,RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN COOLERIN GRILL AREA ON 2ND FLOOR REMOVE OR REPAINT/
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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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REPLACE ALL LIGHTS OUT UNDER HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA 2ND FLOOR.
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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.//BASE OF FAUCET ON 3COMP SINK ON 1ST FLOOR LEAKING WATER/REMOVETHREDS OFF FAUCET ON MOP SINK ON 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA OR INSTALL BACK SIPHONAGE DEVICE/( NO HOLES CONNECTED AT THIS TIME TO FAUCET./REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE ON WASH BOWL IN WOMEN RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR AROUND BAKERY AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY
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Aug 26, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 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. storage shelving that had exposed raw wood in bsmt. storage areas shall be repair. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving, and racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.
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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. non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment notclean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in walk in cooler, refrigerators on 2nd, and 1st floor need detailed cleaning.
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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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage rooms(1st floor, 2nd floor) need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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. walls in 2nd floor prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, ceiling that had peeling paint shall be repair in 2nd floor prep area. walls , ceilings in 1st floor prep area need detailed cleaning(crevices).walls in lunchroom not clean need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. missimg light shield in walk in cooler, shall be provided. light shields in prep areas, storage areas, and dining areas need cleaning.
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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. exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, cooler, dining room not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aramark @ North Park University — North Park University Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aramark @ North Park University — North Park University Cafeteria on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aramark @ North Park University — North Park University Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Aramark @ North Park University — North Park University Cafeteria.
Has Aramark @ North Park University — North Park University Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Aramark @ North Park University — North Park University Cafeteria have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Aramark @ North Park University — North Park University Cafeteria 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.
How often is Aramark @ North Park University — North Park University Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aramark @ North Park University — North Park University Cafeteria is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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