Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Aramark

26 E Pearson St

Last inspected Oct 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Aramark last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 26, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from May 6, 2024 to Oct 26, 2026.
Has Aramark ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 6, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 26, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOLER #1 NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.9 F ALSO OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SOME PREP AREAS REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKING AND BUBBLING) AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT DISHMACHINE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 26, 2026 · Original Source

Recent Inspection

Nov 25, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 14, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 12, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE WITH EYE WASH STATION HOOKED UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETELY REMOVE EYEWASH STATION AND PARTS AND TO ENSURE THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 2 OUT OF COMISSION DISH MACHINES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND RESTORE DISH MACHINES OR REMOVE DISH MACHINES TO AVOID CLUTTER.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 12, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 10, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA NEAR 2 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 3, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA NEAR 2 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

HAND SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT HAVE HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINPRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED REPLACEMENT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY STORAGE AND PAPER GOODS STOR ROOM AND WALK IN FREEZER.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass