The Ark
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2022
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Score
The Ark has been inspected 10 times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at The Ark is from Apr 8, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Ark is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE MAINTAINED CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED KITCHEN MUST BE MAINTAINED CLEAN.----NOTED A WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE A PANTRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 12, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SUPPLIES FOR SPILL VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 23, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AN DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN TO MAINTAIN APPROPRITE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATTION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DUCUMENTATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE POTS AND PANS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS IN MOPSINK ROOM ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN MOPSINK ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS AT MOPSINK CLOSET NEED CLEANING OR REPAINTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENTILATION AT LOBBY AREA RESTROOMS NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED NO BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO GET INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOODS.
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Jun 30, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PANTRY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLERS AND FREEZER IN THE PANTRY, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PANTRY, KITCHEN AND FRONT SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINS IN DOUBLE EXPOSED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA ON THE WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint by prep table in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTH UPRIGHT FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET IN THE LADIES RESTROOM HANDSINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 30, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER "ORANGE JUICE" SIDE, BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEAD BULB INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COLLER, IN PREP AREA.
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Jun 20, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT HANDLE OF THE UNISEX WASHROOM FAUCET IN THE BASEMENT,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR /INSTALL MISSING TILE BASEBOARD INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM, IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM,1ST FLOOR.
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Apr 14, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE TWO REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Ark last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Ark on file is from Apr 8, 2022. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Ark?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Ark.
Has The Ark's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Ark have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Ark 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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