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The Art Institute of Chicago

112 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, The Art Institute of Chicago has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at The Art Institute of Chicago is from Jan 28, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

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

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Art Institute of Chicago is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MAIN GRILL TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD FROM SIDES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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90
Oct 12, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD SERVER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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86
Oct 8, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND ABOUT 9 SLICES OF SAUSAGE PIZZA STORED AT COUNTER TOP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE 85.3F, DICED HAM AND TURKEY BREAST AT 55.3F AT SALAD BAR WHERE NOT ENOUGH ICE IS USED TO KEEP FOOD CONTAINERS COLD, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT PROPER TEMPS, FOOD DISCARDED VALUES AT $10.00
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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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. HAND SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Art Institute of Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Art Institute of Chicago on file is from Jan 28, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Art Institute of Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Art Institute of Chicago.

Has The Art Institute of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Art Institute of Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Art Institute of Chicago 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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