Edible Arrangements
Last inspected: Aug 31, 2023
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Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Edible Arrangements, the earliest from 2010. Edible Arrangements was last inspected on Aug 31, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Edible Arrangements's record stops at Aug 31, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 31, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SMALL ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 23, 2023
Routine
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOR IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MANAGER STATES THE PREVIOUS MANAGER TOOK THE KEY TO OPEN HANDWASHING AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS AND THE FACILITY IS UNABLE TO RELOAD THE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY MAY USE A SINGLE HAND WASHING CLEANSER DISPENSER BOTTLE IF A KEY ISN'T RETRIEVED FOR THE HANDWASHING DISPENSERS THAT ARE MOUNTED TO THE WALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ANY OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. MANAGER STATES THE PAPER TOWELS ARE UNABLE TO BE REPLENISH DUE TO THE PREVIOUS MANAGER TAKING THE KEY TO OPEN UP THE DISPENSERS THAT ARE MOUNTED ON THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS (MELONS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON SITE. THE FACILITY PROVIDED A PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT THAT DATED BACK TO 9/3/2020. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A STATE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND PROVIDE AN UPDATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SMALL ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 9, 2021
License
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, LEAK AT LEFT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE RIGHT FAUCET HANDLE, A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE, AND SLOW DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILE AND ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ANY EMPLOYEE THAT IS NOT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Apr 3, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING(PATRONS) COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU (SLICE MELON, ETC). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT DRYING PROVISION OR PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL HAND SINK IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FACILITY AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETER (TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE) FOR MEASURING (PROBING) FOOD ITEMS/ PRODUCTS IN FACILITY FOR ACCURACY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED THERMOMETERS ARE REQUIRED FOR MEASURING FOOD ACCURACY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE WITH HANDLE DOWN. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP OUT OF ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHEET PANS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR ONLY USE UTENSILS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING OF UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE MACHINE TO PROPERLY RINSE AND WASH SAID MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 25, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DIAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DIAL STEM THERMOMETER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BOXES OF PRODUCTS IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE THE STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA.
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Jul 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDSINK IN PREP AREA OBSTRUCTED BY A BICYCLE AND HANDSINK HAD PLASTIC CONTAINERS MAKING SINK UNABLE TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED PERSON ON SITE TO CORRECT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDSINK OBSTRUCTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. BOARDS ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 7, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Jun 13, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES. (WATER FOUNTAINON FLOOR)
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Oct 11, 2011
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. OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Sep 3, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. Found empty boxes on floors thatmust be removed.
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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 Aug 31, 2023. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Edible Arrangements?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Edible Arrangements.
Has Edible Arrangements' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Edible Arrangements have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Edible Arrangements 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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