CHICAGO DOWNTOWN MARRIOTT.
540 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
14 of 19 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 262026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
COOKLINE HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 182025PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
HAND SINKS ON 5TH FLOOR BANQUET PREP SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING FOR DRAINING PIPE, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP IS BROKEN ON 5TH FLOOR BANQUET, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED FLOOR GRPOUT IS ALSO MISSING THROUGHOUT PREP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 212024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean surface.
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler/freezer, instructed to provide adequate lighting.
MAR 222023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade. food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
JAN 242022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUSTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL WORKING COOLERS.
OBSERVED INSULATIONS ON THE COOLING LINE IN THE WALKING COOLER NOT MAINTED/LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RE-INSULT A NEW COOLING LINE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION
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NOV 12019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BINS IN 5TH FLOOR WALK IN COOLER BEING USED TO BLANCHE POTATOES WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 6TH FLOOR COFFEE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS NEAR ELEVATOR ON 7TH FLOOR, NEAR COFFEE URNS ON 7TH FLOOR, AND IN DISH ROOM ON 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WORKING LIGHTS.
OCT 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.13- OBSERVED HAND WASHING AIDS, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AND CONVENIENT USE FOR EMPLOYEES, IN BANQUET DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 72018FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AND CONVENIENT USE FOR EMPLOYEES, IN BANQUET DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-301.13- OBSERVED HAND WASHING AIDS, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-301.12 (A) (A)- OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, IN DISH WASHING AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 262017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LIBELED ( FLOUR, SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
CLEAN POTS STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
SEP 272016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED A GAP IN THE FLOORING APPROX. 1 INCH WIDE WHERE THE FLOOR MEETS THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE GAP BY REPAIRING THE FLOORING AND/OR COVING IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
SEP 202016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 55 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE BACK RIGHT EXTERIOR CORNER OF THE RIGHT WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE SLICER AND CAN RACK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
OBSERVED A GAP IN THE FLOORING APPROX. 1 INCH WIDE WHERE THE FLOOR MEETS THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE GAP BY REPAIRING THE FLOORING AND/OR COVING IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS FOR THE ICE SCOOPS.
NOV 92015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE HOT SIDE OF THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
NOV 242014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO COLD WATER, DRAINING SLOWLY AND WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER, ADEQUATE DRAINING AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030
OBSERVED UNLABELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD PRODUCTS.
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
JAN 232014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS CONTAINING BULK FOOD ITEMS.
MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
MAY 132013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED THE STAINLESS STEEL FLOOR BUCKLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS.
MAY 32013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE 5TH FLOOR BANQUET KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE CEILING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED THE STAINLESS STEEL FLOOR BUCKLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS.
MAY 232012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
BULK AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER AND ICE MAKER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
DAMAGED TOP SECTION OF WALL ABOVE LARGE COOKING POTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSUR AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
ONE FLOOR DRAIN NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 182011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BROKEN FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER IS POPPING OUT AT VARIOUS SECTIONS- MUST FIX. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
THE SPRAYER FAUCETS AT DUMP SINKS MUST STAY ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL OF THESE SINKS-INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
DEC 12010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING. AREAS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF GROUT TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT ALL LIGHTS MUST COVER AND MAINTAIN.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT STEAM POT IN NEED OF CORRECTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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