SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHICAGO MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN.

YOUR CALL. 71/100

540 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 26, 2026 · passed

13 of 19 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 26
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARDS SURFACES STAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

1-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT FUACET. MUST REPAIR.

MAR 19
2025
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE BLADE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM PIPES AT ALL 3 BASINS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BASE OF WALLS IN REAR PREP PEELING OFF INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 27
2025
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE BLADE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM PIPES AT ALL 3 BASINS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BASE OF WALLS IN REAR PREP PEELING OFF INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 18
2025
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED AT 1ST FLOOR BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT DUMP SINKS AND HAND SINKS INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICECREAM SCOOPS, KNIVES BEING STORED ON GREASE TRAP UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE BLADE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM PIPES AT ALL 3 BASINS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BASE OF WALLS IN REAR PREP PEELING OFF INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 21
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Missing thermometer at front prep cooler, instructed to provide.

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

Ice build-up noted on prep cooler, instructed to remove and maintain.

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MAR 22
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

In-use utensils kept in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep utensils according to health code. i,e.

JAN 31
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

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

ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN INSIDE. DARK FILM BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CREAM CHEESE AT 45.7F, MILK AT 44.9, AND PANCAKE BATTER AT 47.4. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP LINE WITH DIRTY GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-301.11 (B) (B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING RAW AVOCADO, READY TO EAT FOOD, FOR AVOCADO PUREE AT BACK PREP AREA WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED, USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5LBS, AT A VALUE OF $18.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS, LOCATED AT FRONT COUNTER AND COLD SIDE STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16 (A) (2) (A)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS), AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -WALK IN COOLER: 51.3F, 3LBS OF PORK SAUSAGE, AT VALUE OF $2.00 62.0F, 10LBS OF (POUCHED) LIQUID EGGS, AT A VALUE OF $8.00 60.0F, 5LBS, SHELLED EGGS, AT A VALUE OF $8.00 56.7F, 3LBS OF HARD BOILED EGGS, AT A VALUE OF $5.00 60.2, 2LBS OF FETA CHEESE, AT A VALUE OF $8.00 -4 DRAWER COOLER: 59.3F, 3.5LBS OFLAMB MEAT BALLS, AT A VALUE OF $ 12.00 49.8F, 1.50LBS OF COOKED PEAS, AT A VALUE OF $2.50 47.8F, 1.5LBS OF SAUTEED OINIS, AT A VALUE OF $0.45 47.6F, .25LBS OF SLICED CUCUMBERS, AT A VALUE OF $0.25 47.8F, 80Z OF PANADA CHEESE, AT A VALUE OF $8.00 48.9F, 3LBS OF MINT YOUGURT, AT A VALUE OF $2.00 47.8F, 2LBS CREAM FRESH CHEESE, 10OZ, AT A VALUE OF $2.00 49.8F, 7.5LBS OF HOUSE MADE BBQ, AT A VALUE OF $2.00 61.3F, 4LBS OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE, AT A VALUE OF $3.00 60.0F, 5LBS OF COOKED BUFFALO WINGS, AT A COST OF $7.00 60.0F, 5LBS OF BLANCHED POTATOE FIRES, AT A VALUE OF $0.70 54.3F, 3LBS OF CANTALOUPE FRUIT SALAD, AT A VALUE OF $1.20 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 55LBS AT A VALUE OF $70.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR LESS FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11- OBSERVED 4 DRAWER TOP LOADING REACH IN COOLER UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMP OF 66.5F, HOLDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS). UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. SITE INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT. INSTRUCTED SITE TO SERVICE UNIT AND ENSURE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 41F. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 26
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BOTTOM DRAWER COOLER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CONDENSATION NOTED UNDER INSULATION OF COOLING UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

OCT 11
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE METAL CART NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 27
2016
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE AT THE BUFFET LINE. NOTED OPEN BOWLS OF OATMEAL AND OATMEAL TOPPINGS, BUTTER, PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY STORED ON THE SELF SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT SELF SERVICE ITEMS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE METAL CART NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 27
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN COLD SIDE OF PREP AREA, ALSO OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT COFFEE/BEVERAGE AREA UNACCESSIBLE WITH 2 LARGE COFFEE DISPENSORS STATIONED IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER AND REMOVE OBSTRUCTION AT HAND WASH SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE/REPAIR GASKET AROUND RIGHT DOOR OF UPRIGHT 2-DOOR COOLER AT FRONT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR STRIPPED/LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN AREA. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDER COUNTER AT REAR WHERE DISHES ARE STORED.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING IN DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

NOV 24
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

JAN 23
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF SCRAMBLED EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 119 F AND 124.8 F. 2 QTS SAUSAGE GRAVY AT 104 F IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT SET ON LOW TEMPERATURE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS INCLUDING : 2 QTS JAMS, 1 QT HONEY, 1 QT ASSORTED DRIED FRUITS AND NUTS AND 1 QT GRANOLA NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC/CONTAMINATION. NO SNEEZE GUARDS OR COVERS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC/CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOODS FOUND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

STAINLESS STEEL MIXING BOWL FOUND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. BOWL DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK FOUND ON RIGHT NOZZLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

MAY 3
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 23
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SODA DESPENSERS GUNS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 18
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE SNEEZEGUARDS AT COLD OR HOT BUFFET LINES MUST EXTEND TO COVER ALL OPEN FOOD FOR SELF-SERVICE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, CABINETS UNDER SINKS AT COFFEE STATIONS MUST BE KETP CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMP SINK & SOME HARD TO REACH DRAINS UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK ON BOTTOM PIPE OF DUMP SINK AT WAIT STAFF AREA-MUST FIX. 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.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE CABINETS BELOW SINKS MUST BE REMOVED & AREAS KEPT CLEAN. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

DEC 1
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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 FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING TILE MUST BE REPLACED WHERE MISSING.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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. ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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