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Sodexo America

500 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60661
Other
Last inspected: Sep 13, 2019
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Sodexo America has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 13, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Sodexo America's record stops at Sep 13, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Sodexo America on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 13, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN THE CAULK LINING/BACK SPLASH AREA, IN REAR DISH PUT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE,RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Jul 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the cold hold unit in front prep (at customer service counter). Found 6 raw eggs @ 54.9F; 1.5lbs of diced tomatoes @ 49.5F; 0.5lb of shredded mozzarella cheese @ 51.3F;and 0.5lb sliced cheese @ 53.6F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less or 140F or above at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed several potentially hazardous items in walk in cooler and freezer without proper labels. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive food debris on floor behind grease trap (near 3 compartment sink). Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same.
34
86
Dec 2, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVERS AND THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SALAD BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
90
Mar 10, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
95
Feb 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO VALID PROOF THAT THEIR IS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SOUP,EGGS,POTATOES)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
21
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
35
82
Jul 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT SPLATTER . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.
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Jul 18, 2013
License
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2013
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sodexo America last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sodexo America on file is from Sep 13, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sodexo America?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sodexo America.

Has Sodexo America's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sodexo America have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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