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Edible Arrangements #761

3722 N SOUTHPORT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

Edible Arrangements #761 has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 28, 2010. The most recent inspection, on November 25, 2019, found no infractions.

1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food source, labelling and allergens and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 10 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 13, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 13, 2019. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 13, 2019. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 13, 2019. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 8, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS CUT MELON STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • BULK FOODS SUCH AS SHAVED CHOCOLATE AND COCONUT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST NOT USE SOILED CLOTH TOWEL TO DRY FRESH READY TO EAT STRAWBERRIES
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRTY IN THE FAR REAR CEILING FAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    14 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE FROM FAUCET NOZZLE HANDLES AT THE FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK. WATER TURNED OFF UNDER THE WASHBOWL AND MUST TURN ON/OFF FROM UNDER WASHBOWL TO OBTAIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FROM THE WASHBOWL FAUCET HANDLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT EITHER THE FOOD PREP OR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT EITHER OF THE FOOD PREP OR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS CUT MELON STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • BULK FOODS SUCH AS SHAVED CHOCOLATE AND COCONUT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE IN THE LOG BOOK. MOST RECENT SERVICE REPORT FROM PEST CONTROL CO. DATED 3-31-16. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AND MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF TWO SERVICES PER YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST NOT USE SOILED CLOTH TOWEL TO DRY FRESH READY TO EAT STRAWBERRIES
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK THE SANITATION LEVEL FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED TO SANITIZE DISHES.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRTY IN THE FAR REAR CEILING FAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
  4. Canvass

    14 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE FROM FAUCET NOZZLE HANDLES AT THE FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK. WATER TURNED OFF UNDER THE WASHBOWL AND MUST TURN ON/OFF FROM UNDER WASHBOWL TO OBTAIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FROM THE WASHBOWL FAUCET HANDLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT EITHER THE FOOD PREP OR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT EITHER OF THE FOOD PREP OR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS CUT MELON STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • BULK FOODS SUCH AS SHAVED CHOCOLATE AND COCONUT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE IN THE LOG BOOK. MOST RECENT SERVICE REPORT FROM PEST CONTROL CO. DATED 3-31-16. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AND MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF TWO SERVICES PER YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST NOT USE SOILED CLOTH TOWEL TO DRY FRESH READY TO EAT STRAWBERRIES.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK THE SANITATION LEVEL FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED TO SANITIZE DISHES.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRTY IN THE FAR REAR CEILING FAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT OFFICE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE. MUST RELOCATE.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DANAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • FOUND A PLASTIC CUP IN A CONTAINER OF GROUND COCUNUT USED TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE STORED OUT OF FOOD OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER FOR ALL BULK- READY TO EAT FOODS.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY PUSHED GARBAGE INTO DUMPSTER.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.SWEEP FLOOR IN FURNACE AREA,DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP

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