Arnold De Mar

4001 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2010

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Arnold De Mar is still short, with only two visits logged. On Feb 18, 2010, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Arnold De Mar dates to Feb 18, 2010.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Arnold De Mar is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2010

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Feb 11, 2010

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. WE (OWNER, MANAGER AND I) OBSERVED BLACK SLIME INSIDE ICE MACHINE, BLACK PARTICLES WERE INSIDE ICE CUBES. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIOS.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION".BUY ICE BAGS FROM A BUSINESS WITH A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.(FAX# 312-746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60126-17

Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED EMPLOY WASHING (ONLY WITH RUNNING WATER) FOOD CONTAINERS AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND RE USE SAME CONTAINERS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS.(CONTAINERS HAD ENCRUSTED FRESH EGGS WHICH WAS NOT COMPLETELY REMOVED), NO SANITIZING SOLUTION WAS USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND OWNER TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SOLUTION(100 PPM).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60126-17

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.WAIST WATER IS BACKING UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,(WHICH IS USED).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX IT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60127-18

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.LINER OF (SMALL AND LARGE)INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LID IN BASEMENT AREA IS BROKEN ,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR OR PROVIDE A NEW LINERS.SURFACE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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.REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF BASEMENT STAIRCASE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arnold De Mar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arnold De Mar on file is from Feb 18, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arnold De Mar?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arnold De Mar.

Has Arnold De Mar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Arnold De Mar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arnold De Mar 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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