Edible Arrangements

136 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603
Other
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2024
52
Score
High Risk

Edible Arrangements has been inspected nine times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CUT MELON) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 1/16/20. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSEERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR PROVIDE NEW CEILING TILES.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Jan 16, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED MELONS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED STORED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): CUT MELON , HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Water & ice from approved source
31
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOG OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
57
61
Apr 3, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED A MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
95
Jul 31, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTEDD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
95
Jun 24, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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95
Oct 15, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Mar 7, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BORAD WITH DARK GROOVES AT FRONT FRUIT CUTTING STATION.
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95
Apr 21, 2011
Consultation
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Edible Arrangements last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Edible Arrangements on file is from Oct 30, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Edible Arrangements?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Edible Arrangements.

Has Edible Arrangements' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Edible Arrangements means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Edible Arrangements inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Edible Arrangements is inspected about once every two years on average.