ARBYS

Address: 500 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Sep 8, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (30 inspections)

• Pass — Mon Sep 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Tue Sep 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using paper cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.
• Pass — Tue Jan 23 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments:
• Pass — Thu Jul 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED ON THE ICE MACHINE'S SIDE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USE
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Sep 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SCRATCH ARM WITH BARE HANDS TOUCH HAT AND THEN PROCEED TO PUT ON GLOVES AND FRY CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS. PRIOR
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRI
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Jan 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYIN
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Nov 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUID UP OF DEBRIS AND RUST ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON WALK IN COOLER WALLS. MUST REMOVE A
• Fail — Tue Nov 02 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN STANDING WATER INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF UNCOOKED CHICKEN @ 50.2
• Pass — Thu Jun 24 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, M
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Jul 30 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE @ HANDSINK LOC
• Pass — Tue Apr 16 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP, AND BOTH FREEZ
• Pass — Tue Mar 19 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP, AND BOTH FREEZ
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Aug 13 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRI
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Jan 10 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED UNDER HEAT LAMP, ON POPEY?S CHICKEN S
• Pass — Thu Jun 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found heavily soiled floors in both hallway storage rooms F901 and F902. Must remo
• Pass — Tue Nov 08 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Tue Nov 01 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50 DEGREES, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT W
• Pass — Mon May 09 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE INDIAN SWAAD SERVICE LINE. |
• Pass — Wed Oct 14 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BETTER SECURE LADDER LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMEN

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