Edible Arrangements #1250

1783 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626
Other
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2011, Edible Arrangements #1250 has 13 inspections in the public record. Edible Arrangements #1250 was last inspected on Nov 22, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Edible Arrangements #1250 is from Nov 22, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited nine times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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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
Nov 22, 2019
License
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS CUT MELON STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AT WINDOW LEDGES AT FRONT AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER WITH PIECES OF HUMAN HAIR,DUST AND DEBRIS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR AREA(BY WASHROOM). MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM BROKEN/CRACKED WHEN IS STEPPED ON TILES COMING UP FROM FLOOR, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE ALL TILES IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS AND DUST.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 23, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM COMING UP AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. MUST REPAIR ALL TILES IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WEST WALL CLOSED IN WITH FOAM INSULATION. FOAM INSULATION IS NOT PERMITTED AND MUST BE REMOVED. AREA AROUND PIPES MUST BE CLOED IN WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVED DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2018
Recent Inspection
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO CURRENT ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST HAVE RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (c)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUOT FACILITY NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, IN OFFICE, UNDER SHELVING, AROUND MOP AREA, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND UNDER CHILLING REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL HARBORAGE AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND KEEP AREA FREE AND CLEAR TO MONITOR FOR ANY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVED DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE WITH GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR. MUST COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OF FACILITY LEADING TO COMMON HALLWAY WITH GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE. MUST COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WEST WALL CLOSED IN WITH FOAM INSULATION. FOAM INSULATION IS NOT PERMITTED AND MUST BE REMOVED. AREA AROUND PIPES MUST BE CLOED IN WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAINED.
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Oct 16, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUOT FACILITY NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, IN OFFICE, UNDER SHELVING, AROUND MOP AREA, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND UNDER CHILLING REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL HARBORAGE AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND KEEP AREA FREE AND CLEAR TO MONITOR FOR ANY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST HAVE RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (c)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO CURRENT ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WEST WALL CLOSED IN WITH FOAM INSULATION. FOAM INSULATION IS NOT PERMITTED AND MUST BE REMOVED. AREA AROUND PIPES MUST BE CLOED IN WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVED DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE WITH GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR. MUST COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OF FACILITY LEADING TO COMMON HALLWAY WITH GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE. MUST COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM COMING UP AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. MUST REPAIR ALL TILES IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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May 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENTILATION GRID IN WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK AT EAST WALL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOODHANDLERS NED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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Oct 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 6, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 FLY STRIPS HANGING IN PREP AREA, ABOVE PREP TABLES WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND DISCONTINUE USE. FLY STRIPS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE PREP AREA ON THE WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS . CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, SLICED FRUITS AND DAIRY, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Aug 4, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. 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: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, TOILET ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED..
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Nov 17, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK 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: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN WITH WATER STAIN AND OTHER DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE TIME COMPARTMENT SINK(LAST COMPARTMENT BY THE SHELF),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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May 30, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(SUGAR,ETC.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER FLOORS NOT CLEAN.
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Jan 22, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 11, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES NOR CURRENT SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES,POSTED WAS AN EXPIRED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE,NO OTHER DOCUMENT PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM, PRESENT WATER TEMPERATURE 53.0F TO 53.2F.,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL INSIDE THE FURNACE STORAGE AREA.
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Jan 24, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Edible Arrangements #1250 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Edible Arrangements #1250 on file is from Nov 22, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Edible Arrangements #1250?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Edible Arrangements #1250.

Has Edible Arrangements #1250's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Edible Arrangements #1250 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Edible Arrangements #1250 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.