Eurest Dining Services

801 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607
Catering
Last inspected: Aug 16, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Eurest Dining Services has been inspected 10 times since 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 16, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 16, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Eurest Dining Services squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 16, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT GRILL LINE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. EXTIEROR OF MAIN DISHMACHINE WITH LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, AND BASINS OF ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD 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: WALLS IN LINEN ROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH WORN, STAINED SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME. CEILING IN MAIN DISHMACHINE ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 30) NOTED IN BOTH DISHMACHINE ROOMS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS, AND ALSO IN HALLWAY INBETWEEN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT GRILL LINE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. EXTIEROR OF MAIN DISHMACHINE WITH LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, AND BASINS OF ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD 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: WALLS IN LINEN ROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH WORN, STAINED SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME. CEILING IN MAIN DISHMACHINE ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WORN WALL SURFACES IN LINEN ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
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Jul 22, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 7/13/16 REPORT 1946433 NOT CORRECTED: 24: POT WASHING DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, HEAVY WATER DISCHARGING FROM MACHINE ONTO FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO USE MAIN DISHMACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS AND WHEELS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD 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: LIGHTSHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WORN WALL SURFACES IN LINEN ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
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Jul 13, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: POT WASHING DISHMACHINE CURRENTLY IN USE, NOT MAINTAINED, HEAVY WATER DISCHARGING FROM MACHINE ONTO FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS AND WHEELS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD 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: LIGHTSHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WORN WALL SURFACES IN LINEN ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
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Jul 5, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILING AND WALLS IN DELI PREP AREA, 5 NOTED IN COFFEE AREA, AND 5 IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: POT WASHING DISHMACHINE CURRENTLY IN USE, NOT MAINTAINED, HEAVY WATER DISCHARGING FROM MACHINE ONTO FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED NOR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DISPLAY IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS AND WHEELS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD 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: LIGHTSHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WORN WALL SURFACES IN LINEN ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: SOILED LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED CAUSING FOUL ODOR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. CLEAN LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED ON TABLES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Oct 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE HOT BOX IN THE GRILL PREP AREA, SHELVES IN THE DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, INTERIOR OF POPCORN MACHINE, CABINET INTERIORS, SIDES AND PIPE CONNECTED TO THE REAR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, CAN OPENER, STORAGE RACKS(INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN COLD PREP AREA, DRAWER INTERIOR ACROSS FROM 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN COLD FOOD PREP AREA, WALLS, AND FAN GAURDS(DUST BUILD-UP) IN WALK-IN COOLER IN COLD PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF LOWER 2-DOOR CABINET IN THE SO DELI PREP AREA, CUTTINING BOARD(BOTH SIDES) AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS OF THE TABLE CUTTING BOARD SITS ON(FOOD CRUMB BUILD-UP), INTERIOR OF NON CONSUMABLE ICE MACHINE(INCLUDING DOOR), 1 COMPARTMENT SILVERWARE SINK IN MAIN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS IN COFFEE STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN EXCESSIVE WATER, DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN COLD PREP KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN MOP SINK AREA AND IN POT WASHING AREA(KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT) CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN, PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES IN: MAIN DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE GRILL PREP AREA, AND IN THE POT WASHING/DISH MACHINE AREA. REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN POT EAHING AREA. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM WALLS BEHIND DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS IN PREP AREAS IN MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS IN POT WASHING DISHWASHING AREA(STAINS). PAINT RUSTY CEILING TILE FRAMES IN POT WASHING DISH MACHINE AREA. CLEAN WALL ABOVE GARBAGE CONTAINER NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR SALAD DELI PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POT WASHING AREA.
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Sep 9, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS AT THE DELI PREP AREA SNEEZE GUARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE POT DISH WASHING AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE SOILED LINEN CLOSET. MUST REMOVE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Aug 29, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF TUNA SALAD, RAW EGGS, DELI MEAT(TURKEY) AND VARIOUS CHEESES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-60 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING IN BOTH DISH WASHING AREAS, IN THE SOILED LINEN CLOSET, UNDER BOTH TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE PREP AREA DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS, IN THE GRILL PREP AREA, IN THE DELI PREP AREA AND IN THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS AT THE DELI PREP AREA SNEEZE GUARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE POT DISH WASHING AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE SOILED LINEN CLOSET. MUST REMOVE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jun 3, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MISSING SNEEZE GUARDS AT 2 SERVICE LINES, SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT DELI SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE FOOD SHIELDS. MGR STATED THAT NO OPEN FOOD WILL BE PLACED ON SAID AREAS UNTIL SNEEZE GUARD INSTALLD.
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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 Aug 16, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eurest Dining Services?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Eurest Dining Services.

Has Eurest Dining Services' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eurest Dining Services have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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.