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ARAMARK HEALTHCARE AT SWEDISH HOSPITAL

5140 N CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Hospital

Inspection summary

ARAMARK HEALTHCARE AT SWEDISH HOSPITAL has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 14, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 1, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 1, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 18, 2025. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on August 14, 2023. For example: FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 18, 2025. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 1, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STEAMER CABINET, CONVECTION OVEN AND DOOR TRACKS AND SPACES BETWEEN THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE STAINLESS STEEL PREP CABINETS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DISHROOM AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • NOTED APPROXIMATELY 36 LBS ASSORTED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE SERVICE LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. FOODS SUCH AS SHRIMP AT 61.3F, MILK AT 47.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • NOTED THE SERVICE LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE NOTED BETWEEN 44.4F TO 48.2F. WITH FOOD SUCH AS SHRIMP AT 61.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP IN POOR REPAIR WITH BLACKENED DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • SHELVING UNDER THE HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS ON THE SERVICE LINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER IN PREP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEANED DURING THE INSPECTION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MISSING BASEBOARD COVING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND THE HALLWAY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE COOKS PREP LINE (CAFETERIA).INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS)INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN THE CAFETERIA.OBSERVED YOGURTS AT 50.4F,CUT MELON AT 48.8F,MILK AT 48.5F,AND CREAM CHEESE AT 50.5F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED THE DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN THE CAFETERIA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS MILK AND YOGURTS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED FOR SERVICE ON COOLER.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE COOKS PREP LINE (CAFETERIA). INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER,AND PIPES ATTACHED DIRECTLY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND TOP/SIDES OF OVEN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
  6. License

    2 infractions

    • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
      • OBSERVED NON-POTABLE WATER FROM CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING DIRECTLY ON UNWRAPPED POTATOES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH DRIPPING CONDENSER UNIT TO AVOID ADULTERATING FOOD. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS POTATOES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN HERSHEY'S ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST.

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