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SODEXO AMERICA, LLC

9501 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SODEXO AMERICA, LLC has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 9, 2013. The most recent inspection, on July 6, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 4 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: Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 28, 2014. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 once on July 9, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 12 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 28, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

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

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 28, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • THE 2 DOOR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA IS NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE,AIR TEMPERATURE OF UNIT READS 118.5F THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WILL BE TAGGED,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN THE UNIT IS REPAIRED,FAX# 312 746-8040 ATTENTION SUPERVISOR, CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF SOME FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA RANGE FROM 118.6F TO 132.4F,FOOD ITEMS WERE DIRTY RICE AND BACON.THE FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DENATURE AND DESTROYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION THE TOTAL WEIGHT 9LBS AND THE TOTAL COST$14.50 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE GASKETS ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOORS NEAR THE OVENS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK"6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA
  3. License Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINETS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOASTERS, ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES. SEAL/PAINT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA (CHIPPED PAINT).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARDS AND TILES ALONG WALLS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR STRIP ON OVERHEAD DOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKS UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER. PROVIDE WATER AT ALL 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
  4. License

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • REACH-IN COOLER IN SERVICE AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 46F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSIDE ONION BULK CONTAINER, ON WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT, EXPOSED, AND UTILITY SINKS, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES IN SERVICE AREA, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND LOG BOOK MUST BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINETS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES. SEAL/PAINT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA (CHIPPED PAINT).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN SERVICE AREA. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES. REPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARDS AND TILES ALONG WALLS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS, IN WALLS IN MEN WASHROOM, ETC.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN SERVING AREA. REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKS UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER. PROVIDE WATER AT ALL 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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