Sodexo America, Llc — United Employee Cafeteria (T1-C Mid Level)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Catering
Last inspected: Aug 31, 2022
100
Score
Low Risk

Sodexo America, Llc — United Employee Cafeteria (T1-C Mid Level) appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2017. On Aug 31, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Sodexo America, Llc — United Employee Cafeteria (T1-C Mid Level)'s inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 31, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.

Sodexo America, Llc — United Employee Cafeteria (T1-C Mid Level)'s latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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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
Aug 31, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 6, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN BURRITO PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CABINET SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP/COOKING EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT SERVICE/COOKING LINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. NO MILK/SODA CRATES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND SOME BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Jun 13, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN COVER/TOP OF RECEPTACLE IN DINING AREA.
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Jun 5, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (PREMISES HAS HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED AT SAME AREA) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN COVER/TOP OF RECEPTACLE IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA (BY ICE MACHINE). USABLE (FOOD AND NON FOOD) ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Nov 5, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS,CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT (0 PPM) WHILE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET-UP DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER THATS USED FOR 3 COMP QUATS AT 200 PPM.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED. - COS.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF STEW,SOUPS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATED THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED, WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT FREEZER STAND-UP UNIT AT FRONT COOKING LINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Backflow preventer not located at ice machines in customer area.Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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61
Jun 22, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF COCA-COLA ICE MAKER,KNOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS,INTERIORS OF LOWER STORAGE CABINETS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILINGS IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS WITH FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS WERE NOTED TO MANAGER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNDERNEATH THE EXHAUST HOOD AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA,IN WALK-IN-COOLER (BASEMENT).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT LEFT BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sodexo America, Llc — United Employee Cafeteria (T1-C Mid Level) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sodexo America, Llc — United Employee Cafeteria (T1-C Mid Level) on file is from Aug 31, 2022. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sodexo America, Llc — United Employee Cafeteria (T1-C Mid Level)?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sodexo America, Llc — United Employee Cafeteria (T1-C Mid Level).

Has Sodexo America, Llc — United Employee Cafeteria (T1-C Mid Level)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sodexo America, Llc — United Employee Cafeteria (T1-C Mid Level) have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sodexo America, Llc — United Employee Cafeteria (T1-C Mid Level) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.