Sodexo America

9501 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60628
Catering
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2014
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Sodexo America, the earliest from 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 28, 2014. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sodexo America dates to Feb 28, 2014.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.

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

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Sodexo America's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE 2 DOOR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA IS NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE,AIR TEMPERATURE OF UNIT READS 118.5F THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WILL BE TAGGED,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN THE UNIT IS REPAIRED,FAX# 312 746-8040 ATTENTION SUPERVISOR, CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF SOME FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA RANGE FROM 118.6F TO 132.4F,FOOD ITEMS WERE DIRTY RICE AND BACON.THE FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DENATURE AND DESTROYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION THE TOTAL WEIGHT 9LBS AND THE TOTAL COST$14.50 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE GASKETS ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS NEAR THE OVENS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK"6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA
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Jul 12, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINETS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOASTERS, ETC.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES. SEAL/PAINT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA (CHIPPED PAINT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARDS AND TILES ALONG WALLS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR STRIP ON OVERHEAD DOOR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER. PROVIDE WATER AT ALL 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Jul 9, 2013
License
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER IN SERVICE AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 46F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A NO CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSIDE ONION BULK CONTAINER, ON WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT, EXPOSED, AND UTILITY SINKS, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES IN SERVICE AREA, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND LOG BOOK MUST BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINETS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES. SEAL/PAINT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA (CHIPPED PAINT).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN SERVICE AREA. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES. REPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARDS AND TILES ALONG WALLS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS, IN WALLS IN MEN WASHROOM, ETC.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN SERVING AREA. REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKS UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER. PROVIDE WATER AT ALL 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sodexo America last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sodexo America on file is from Feb 28, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sodexo America?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” 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 seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sodexo America means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.