Eurest Dining Services @ Quaker Oats

555 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60661
American
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Eurest Dining Services @ Quaker Oats 11 times, with records going back to 2010. On Jun 13, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Eurest Dining Services @ Quaker Oats since Jun 13, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Eurest Dining Services @ Quaker Oats on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 13, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXPRESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN CATERING PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed display ice bin on counter in deli area with gray duct tape used as a means of repair. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and or replace and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed calcium stain deposits on exterior and interior components of both ice machines located next to coffee station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed grouting throughout front hot line and deli, with gaps and crevices. Instructed manager to repair to prevent pest harborage.
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Jul 17, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive standing water in rear dish area. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Observed large gaps with water and food debris in between tiles in dish area. Must regrout to make floors smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed small amounts of rust on floor around pipes/drain in deli area, under 1 compartment sink. Must remove rust, detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.
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Nov 2, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAYISH SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. 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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND ORGANIC MATTER IN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE MAIN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 4, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FRYERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE SODA STATION AND CUSTOMER ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE CATERING PREP ROOM.
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Jul 14, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jun 19, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN CORNERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 18, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP AND INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVE OVENS BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE WAY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Jun 7, 2011
Routine
4 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. THE FOIL PANS ARE STORED ON A SHELF 6" ABOVE THE WET FLOOR NEXT TO THE STEAMER, MOVE THE PANS AWAY FROM THIS AREA TO REDUCE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. THE WALL ABOVE THE HOT FOOD SERVING AREA IS DUSTY AND NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DRAIN UNDER THE SODA STATION IS DIRTY, CLEAN THIS DRAIN IN DETAIL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. A CLEANING BRUSH IS HANGING ON THE CLEAN DISH RACK IN THE PRODUCTION KITCHEN, REMOVE CLEANING BRUSH AND STORE AWAY FROM CLEAN PANS AND UTENSILS.
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Jul 2, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must replace ice scoop at ice machine that's in poor repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Interior of most handsinks, cabinets under soda fountain, nozzles/panel around soda nozzles need cleaning-due to dust or food debris/stains.
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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. Floors in walk-in cooler & behind some equipment at front cooking area need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eurest Dining Services @ Quaker Oats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eurest Dining Services @ Quaker Oats on file is from Jun 13, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eurest Dining Services @ Quaker Oats?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Eurest Dining Services @ Quaker Oats.

Has Eurest Dining Services @ Quaker Oats' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eurest Dining Services @ Quaker Oats have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Eurest Dining Services @ Quaker Oats means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.