Bon Appetit Management Co — the Art Institute
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2019
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Bon Appetit Management Co — the Art Institute has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 16, 2019. 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 Bon Appetit Management Co — the Art Institute dates to Dec 16, 2019.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited seven times.
Bon Appetit Management Co — the Art Institute's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAULK COVERED IN BLACK SLIME AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT PRODUCE SINK NEAR OVENS AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 19, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 8, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 31, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, RANGE AND GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUICTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND /OR PONDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS.
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Feb 8, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, PASTA, SOUP, CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE REAR PREP AREA FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE LARGE HOODS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE AND THE LEFT KNOB AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG THE WALL IN THE BAKERY AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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May 31, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK PRESSURE AT THE PIZZA STATION HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESRTAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR
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May 24, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND A BOUT 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED AROUND PREP COOLER MOTOR HOUSING AND HAND SINKS CABINETS IN THE FOOD SERVICE LINES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE WIRES ON FOOD STRAINER, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER GRILL IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STAGNATE WATER BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK PRESSURE AT THE PIZZA STATION HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESRTAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Dec 11, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS WITH BUILD UP ON THE BAKERY PREP REAR 3 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULK AT THE LOWER LEVEL BAKERY AREA 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE DISH ROOM'S CONVEYOR LINE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE CAULK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET'S NECK EXTENSION LEAKING AND THE DISH ROOM'S RIGHT EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET BASE AND COLD KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Dec 4, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE LEDGE ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE ELEVATOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS WITH BUILD UP ON THE BAKERY PREP REAR 3 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULK AT THE LOWER LEVEL BAKERY AREA 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE DISH ROOM'S CONVEYOR LINE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE CAULK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET'S NECK EXTENSION LEAKING AND THE DISH ROOM'S RIGHT EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET BASE AND COLD KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jan 29, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CRYOVAC MACHINE NOT IN USE BUT ON THE PREMISES WITH NO HACCP PLAN PROVIDED FOR THE CRYOVAC MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A HACCP PLAN FOR THE VACUUM PACKAGING. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES..
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN PLUMBING AND THE FAUCET BASE INSIDE OF THE MCR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jan 24, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LARGE CONTAINERS OF SPOILED SOUP STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, FOUL SPOILAGE ODORS AND CHUNKS OF WHITE AND GREEN MOLD ON SURFACES, SOUP CONTAINERS DATED 12-13-13. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO KEEP SPOILED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER STORED NEXT TO WHOLESOME FOODS. ABOUT 40 QUARTS OF SOUP DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(B)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 3 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP IN FRONT SALAD SERVICE LINE AT 50.2F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD SUCH FOOD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. SHRIMP DISCARDED VALUED AT $15.00.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUSTY FAN COVERS AT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT BAR HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Jan 11, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND COOKED. A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATIONCERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: UNDER THE PASTRY SINK, IN THE BACK PASTRY AISLE, UNDER THE LARGE KETTLES, AT THE REAR BACK HALLWAY AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL CORNERS AND AT CENTER TILE SEPATION AREA, AND AT WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GRIMMY CAULKING AT WALLBASE AT THE 3COMP SINK, AND THE FRP IN THE DISH AREA. MUST REPAINT SLIGHTLY RUSTED CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER #3. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AT THE FRP IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BACK AISLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3COMP SINK. ALSO REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHER.MUST REPAIR WATER NOZZLE AT THE SOUP KETTLE AREA.
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Jul 12, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bon Appetit Management Co — the Art Institute last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bon Appetit Management Co — the Art Institute on file is from Dec 16, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bon Appetit Management Co — the Art Institute?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bon Appetit Management Co — the Art Institute.
Has Bon Appetit Management Co — the Art Institute's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bon Appetit Management Co — the Art Institute have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bon Appetit Management Co — the Art Institute 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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