Eurest Dining Services
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2017
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Score
Eurest Dining Services has been inspected five times since 2015. The most recent report on file is from Oct 13, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Eurest Dining Services dates to Oct 13, 2017.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Eurest Dining Services is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 13, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed several multi use items (pots, pans, bowls, etc.) improperly stored upright on shelves throughout the kitchen. Must invert all items to prevent contamination during storage. Must maintain same.
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Apr 13, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING PREPARING/SERVING OF FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE SANDED OR REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE, KEEP SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING SURFACES/EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN: -THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE WHITE PANEL ON THE INSIDE HAS A PINK SUBSTANCE ON IT. -THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, OVEN AND GRILL HAS DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. -THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES HAVE FOOD,DIRT DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING TILES IN THE REAR, FRONT AND STORAGE AREA WITH WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH/ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAVE FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SCOOP AND THEN STORE IT EITHER HANDLE UP IN THE ICE OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Bulk-food containers ( flour, sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: dust build up noted on walk-in cooler fan covers, 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: standing water noted behind cook line, instructed to eliminate.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: upper panel of ice maker interior surfaces not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Feb 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A PAN OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOOD(TOMATOES) RAW FISH IN DRAWER COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS FOUND UNDER PREP COOLERS AND TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT. ALSO AT FRONT SMOOTHIE STATION EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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May 26, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eurest Dining Services last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eurest Dining Services on file is from Oct 13, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eurest Dining Services?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Eurest Dining Services.
Has Eurest Dining Services' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Eurest Dining Services have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eurest Dining Services 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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