Arden Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 21, 2019
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Score
Arden Restaurant has been inspected 13 times since 2011. Arden Restaurant was last inspected on Jun 21, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Arden Restaurant dates to Jun 21, 2019.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Arden Restaurant on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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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
Jun 21, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GLOVES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GLOVES FOR READY TO EAT FOOD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE AND FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 14, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER(81.9F) AT WASHBOWL, HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT HOT WATER TO MEET THE PEAK DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM, ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN SOUTH STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN EMPLOYEE BELONGING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GLOVES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GLOVES FOR READY TO EAT FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER, GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPEMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE AND FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 5, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER, MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, OR CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 16, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46.9F, SHRIMP AT 51.8F, BEEF AT 50F, EGG ROLLS AT 45.7F, TOFU AT 47.1F, CHICKEN AT 42.8-46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST STORE SPOONS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. ALSO OSBERVED EGG ROLLS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPM ENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. WATER SPLATTERS WHEN TURNED ON. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS, IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REAR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR EI. ZIP LOCK BAGGIES, ETC. ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON TOP REAR FREEZER AND UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STEAM TABLE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, NEED TO DRAIN ALL WATER AND CLEAN UNIT BEFORE REFILLING. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER. ALSO CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND FRONT STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEM NOT BEING USED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY IF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Sep 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS AND HANGING PIPES UNDRENEATH THE HOOD, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, OUTER HANDLE OF WALK IN COOLER, HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLER, TRACKS OF COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE THAT DOOR DOESN'T OPEN EASILY. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD, MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. ALL MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. THE COVING /BASEBOARDS SOME ARE IN POOR REPAIR AND SOME ARE MISSING IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND LARGE AMNOUNTS OF GREEASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 16, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE MOP HEAD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, WOK STATION, BULK CONTAINERS. DEFROST FRONT UPRIGHT FREEZER(EXCESSIVE ICE).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING, RESTROOMS MENS,AND LADIES. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN WALL BEHIND WOK STATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHILED FRONT HOOD OVER OVEN.
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Sep 18, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 7, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND NINE DOZEN EGGS AT 65.7F IN WALK-IN COOLER, COOLER WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.PRODUCT WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER. APPROX. VALUE $10.00, WEIGHT 15 LBS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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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: FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED OVEN AND 8 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND/ALONG WALL OF SAME,AND ADJACENT EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED, #31, #33, #34 AND #35 INSPECTION REPORT #577427, JULY/12/2011.INSPECTOR #389. ALSO SEE ATTACHED. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. ALSO PROVIDE MORE LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH RESTROOM DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR SLEEVES.
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Jul 22, 2011
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, OUTER HANDLE OF WALK IN COOLER, HANDLES ON REAH IN COOLER, TRACKS OF COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE THAT DOOR DOESN'T OPEN EASILY. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD, MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. ALL MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CORNER BY HANDSINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND LARGE AMNOUNTS OF GREEASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 20, 2011
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. HANDSINK IN WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS HOT WATER VERY SLOW. MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT CITY PRESSURE, NO SOAP AT SINK TO WASH HANDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, OUTER HANDLE OF WALK IN COOLER, HANDLES ON REAH IN COOLER, TRACKS OF COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE THAT DOOR DOESN'T OPEN EASILY. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD, MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. ALL MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CORNER BY HANDSINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND LARGE AMNOUNTS OF GREEASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 12, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT 57.6 DEGREES AIR TEMP. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. COOLER IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMERATURE: 18 EGGS 67.8 DEGREES, BEEF 59.3 DEGREES, PORK 58.6 DEGREES ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 20 LBS
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED AT THIS TIME. HAND SINK MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. HANDSINK IN WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS HOT WATER VERY SLOW. MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT CITY PRESSURE, NO SOAP AT SINK TO WASH HANDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, OUTER HANDLE OF WALK IN COOLER, HANDLES ON REAH IN COOLER, TRACKS OF COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE THAT DOOR DOESN'T OPEN EASILY. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD, MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. ALL MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
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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 THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CORNER BY HANDSINK.
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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 AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND LARGE AMNOUNTS OF GREEASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arden Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arden Restaurant on file is from Jun 21, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arden Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Arden Restaurant.
Has Arden Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Arden Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Arden Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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