Edible Arrangements #761

3722 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Other
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2010, Edible Arrangements #761 has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Edible Arrangements #761's record stops at Nov 13, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Edible Arrangements #761 trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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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 13, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE SOILED CLOTH TOWEL TO DRY FRESH READY TO EAT STRAWBERRIES
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRTY IN THE FAR REAR CEILING FAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOODS SUCH AS SHAVED CHOCOLATE AND COCONUT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Nov 6, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE FROM FAUCET NOZZLE HANDLES AT THE FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK. WATER TURNED OFF UNDER THE WASHBOWL AND MUST TURN ON/OFF FROM UNDER WASHBOWL TO OBTAIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FROM THE WASHBOWL FAUCET HANDLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT EITHER THE FOOD PREP OR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT EITHER OF THE FOOD PREP OR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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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 VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE IN THE LOG BOOK. MOST RECENT SERVICE REPORT FROM PEST CONTROL CO. DATED 3-31-16. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AND MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF TWO SERVICES PER YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK THE SANITATION LEVEL FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED TO SANITIZE DISHES.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOODS SUCH AS SHAVED CHOCOLATE AND COCONUT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE SOILED CLOTH TOWEL TO DRY FRESH READY TO EAT STRAWBERRIES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRTY IN THE FAR REAR CEILING FAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT OFFICE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE. MUST RELOCATE.
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Jul 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DANAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND A PLASTIC CUP IN A CONTAINER OF GROUND COCUNUT USED TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE STORED OUT OF FOOD OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER FOR ALL BULK- READY TO EAT FOODS.
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Feb 25, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY PUSHED GARBAGE INTO DUMPSTER.
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Jun 28, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.SWEEP FLOOR IN FURNACE AREA,DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Edible Arrangements #761 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Edible Arrangements #761 on file is from Nov 13, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Edible Arrangements #761?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Edible Arrangements #761.

Has Edible Arrangements #761's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Edible Arrangements #761 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Edible Arrangements #761 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.