The Art Institute of Chicago

164 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601
Other
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2016
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The Art Institute of Chicago has four inspections on file, the first dated 2013. On Oct 31, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at The Art Institute of Chicago since Oct 31, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

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

The Art Institute of Chicago's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Oct 31, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving of reach in cooler in prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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95
Nov 12, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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95
Dec 3, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PREMISES IS CLOSED AND NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THAT WHEN PREMISES IS OPEN AND OPERATING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK) WHEN MAKING COFFEE BEVERAGES A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR FRONT PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAIR MOLDY WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3COMP SINK AT THE PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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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 Oct 31, 2016. The public record contains four 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 one violation 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.