Arbella
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2018
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Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Arbella, the earliest from 2016. Arbella was last inspected on Nov 8, 2018. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 8, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up two times.
Arbella's latest score of 50 falls below the Chicago average of 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspection History
Nov 8, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Pasteurized eggs used where required
Inspector notes: 3-302.13- OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IN BAR COOLER 1ST FLOOR, USED FOR PREP OF CLASSIC COCKTAIL MADE WITH EGG WHITES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGG PRODUCTS MUST BE USED FOR RECIPES THAT DO NOT INCLUDE A PASTEURIZATION OR HEAT STEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES/FOOD ITEMS THAT DO NOT HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-203.12- OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO SMALL CONTAINER OF MUSSELS, LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP COOLER AND BULK MUSSELS CONTAINER IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SHELLFISH SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 9LBS, AT A VALUE OF $18.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE GRILL STATION AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT ABOVE GRILL STATION AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12- OBSERVED 4 SERVICE KNIVES STORED A GAP BETWEEN AND SERVICE TABLE AND DUMP SINK AT MAIN BAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN UTENSILS IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD CEILING IN BASEMENT WINE STORAGE ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 14, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT BUILD UP AT THE INNER PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED GRIME AT THE EXHAUST HOOD VENT FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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May 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 3, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2 WALK IN COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES AT 70 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. ALL COOLERS EMPTY. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: BAR GLASS MACHINE BEING INSTALLED AT THIS TIME. GLASS MACHINE MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF A MINIMAL OF 85 F AT WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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: MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUDDY USED INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PUDDY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arbella last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arbella on file is from Nov 8, 2018. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arbella?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arbella.
Has Arbella's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Arbella have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Arbella 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.
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