Sodexho — Confrence Center

230 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60604
Catering
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2019
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Sodexho — Confrence Center, the earliest from 2010. On Jan 14, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 14, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sodexho — Confrence Center is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 23, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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May 4, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND RAW BEEF WRAPPED LOOSELY WITH SARAN WRAP STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOOD( DELI MEAT ) INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN INSIDE ALSO ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Feb 11, 2016
Routine
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: DUSTY CEILINGS AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2015
Routine
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: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT ALL EXHAUST CEILING VENTS IN BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS, DISH MACHINE AREA AND THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS.
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Jan 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN SANDWICH STATION. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SODA, JUICE NOZZLES, SPEED RACKS, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS, AND BOX SODA STATION. MUST 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: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN DISH AREA, AND IN POT WASHING ROOM. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER.
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Feb 13, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STICKY FLOOR AT WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE 3COMP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 16, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF 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: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE.
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Feb 25, 2011
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. CHEESE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SINK CABINETS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Jul 22, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. Found floors not clean at dry storage areas.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Found wash cloths not stored properly on tables.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sodexho — Confrence Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sodexho — Confrence Center on file is from Jan 14, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sodexho — Confrence Center?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sodexho — Confrence Center.

Has Sodexho — Confrence Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sodexho — Confrence Center have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sodexho — Confrence Center means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.