Edible Arrangements
Last inspected: Mar 1, 2023
78
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Edible Arrangements, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 1, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 1, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Edible Arrangements' latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 1, 2023
License
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS NEEDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
10
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE SCOOP HANDLE IN THE ICE. MUST STORE SCOOP WITH HANDLE OUT OF ICE OR IN A CLEAN LOCATION PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE.
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Sep 16, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REAR STAND-UP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN REAR PREP HANDSINK (NEAR 3-COMP SINK) AND PREP TABLE STORED TO THE LEFT OF THE SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Nov 18, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ATTACHED DOOR SWEEP AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR IN CORNER AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BY THE REAR DOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR; REATTACH OR REPLACE WALL COVING WHERE NEEDED.
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Sep 27, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM FLOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR STORAGE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
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Sep 7, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OE DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2.102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS, MELONS & DAIRY ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TI HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3.302.12 MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.16 MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.501.114 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CARD BOARD BOXES) FROM AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2.102.13 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Jul 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/04/2016, REPORT #1948774, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 38 UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE DESSERT MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
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Aug 4, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME.
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Oct 26, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND UNUSED FLOOR MATS AND IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH CHIPPING PAINT. CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CORNER OF WALL IN REAR NEAR UNUSED FLOOR MATS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE STOPPER CONNECTED TO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Oct 19, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT APPROPRIATELY MAINTAINED. SEVERAL LARGE HOLES AND OPENINGS(5 TO 10 INCHES IN LENGTH AND 3 TO 6 INCHES IN WIDTH) ON BOTH SIDES AND BACK FOUND IN LID OF RECEPTACLE. MUST HAVE LID OR DUMPSTER REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND UNUSED FLOOR MATS AND IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH CHIPPING PAINT. CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CORNER OF WALL IN REAR NEAR UNUSED FLOOR MATS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE STOPPER CONNECTED TO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Jul 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FURNACE ROOM AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER MUST DRAIN PROPERLY AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAINS. MUST ADJUST PIPING INSTALLATION TO PREVENT WATER FROM OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR.
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Jan 31, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS/LITTER.
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Jan 24, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR /REPLACE BOTTOM WALL BASE COUVING AT WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE AND ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF WALK-IN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE DUST FROM BATHROOM VENT COVER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR EXIT DOOR TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 9, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND COUNTER AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS NOT WIPED DOWN.
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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 Mar 1, 2023. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Edible Arrangements?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven 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 four 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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