Eurest Dining Services @ Usg

550 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60661
Other
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Eurest Dining Services @ Usg has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 21, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Eurest Dining Services @ Usg dates to Mar 21, 2019.

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

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Eurest Dining Services @ Usg is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 21, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed black mold like substance embedded in the caulking along dish machine drain board. Instructed manager to detail clean/re caulk and maintain at all.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED OF THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS: ANY FOOD HANDLER WORKING IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, UNLESS THAT PERSON HAS A VALID FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT. IF SOMEONE WORKING IN A FACILITY THAT IS NOT A FOOD HANDLER ON A REGULAR BASIS, BUT FILLS IN AS A FOOD HANDLER WHEN NEEDED, THEY TOO MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jul 21, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Observed previous inspection report summary #1976946, dated 12/12/16, not visible to all customers. Found inspection report summary hanging on wall behind self service beverage refrigerator (counter top unit). Instructed must post inspection summary report in plain view, visible to all customers, at all times. Serious 7-42-010(b).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cutting board in front pre with deep groves and heavily stained. Instructed must resurface or replace. Must maintain same.
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Dec 12, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE SALAD BAR AND AT THE DELI COUNTER. AT THE SALAD BAR, NOTED COOKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS, 65 DEGREES, 1/2 LB, $5; COOKED SQUASH, 65 DEGREES, 1 LB, $10; COOKED CAULIFLOWER, 65 DFEGREES, 1 LB, $5. AT THE DELI COUNTER, NOTED CUT MELON AT 52 DEGREES, 5 LBS, $15. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE COOLING UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS OBSERVED TO BE 56 DEGREES AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT REMOVED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER: BEEF TAMALES, 51 DEGREES, 1.5LBS/$5; MEATBALLS, 50 DEGREES, 1 LB/$3; CHEESE, 51 DEGREES, 1.5LB/$6; BEANS, 49 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$2; SOUR CREAM, 51 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$2; GARBANZO BEANS, 50 DEGREES, 0.5LBS/$1; EGGS, 52 DEGREES, 22 LBS/$30. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Dec 21, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 21, 2015
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 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED.
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Jul 30, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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May 21, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN CORNERS IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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May 23, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DELI CASE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM BOTTOM SHELVING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE STICKY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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May 10, 2011
Routine
2 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. THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING HAS SOME MOLD\MILDEW GROWTH ON THE CROSS SUPPORTS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE COOLER SHELVING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT DILUTED SANITIZING SOLUTION, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Jul 15, 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 fix/replace missing top section of sneezeguard at the salad bar.
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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 along wallbase around dishroom area need cleaning.
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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. Slow-draining prep sink at cook's line must be fixed.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eurest Dining Services @ Usg last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eurest Dining Services @ Usg on file is from Mar 21, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Eurest Dining Services @ Usg.

Has Eurest Dining Services @ Usg's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Eurest Dining Services @ Usg means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.