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Arby's

222 W Merchandise Mart Plz Dept Fc-1, Chicago, IL 60654
American
Last inspected: Nov 23, 2015
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Arby's, the earliest from 2010. Arby's was last inspected on Nov 23, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Arby's's record stops at Nov 23, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

Arby's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND DEFROST ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL 3 REACH IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN. MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HNADLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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86
Nov 6, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE HAND WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED SLOW DRAIN IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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95
Oct 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A DARK BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
16
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE HAND WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED SLOW DRAIN IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
38
90
Oct 11, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT SLICER PROPERLY.
33
95
Jan 10, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, ROAST BEEF, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
33
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. REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA.
36
86
May 18, 2010
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arby's on file is from Nov 23, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arby's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arby's.

Has Arby's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arby's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arby's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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