DRAKE HOTEL.

Chicago Health Dept

140 E WALTON PL · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2019.

Last inspected Mar 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE BANQUETS BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UTILITY LINES ON THE CEILING, WALLS, AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING, WALLS, AND FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING/BUBBLED PAINT, HOLES, AND CRACKS AND AN EXCESS OF UTILITY LINES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE CEILING, WALLS, AND FLOOR IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES CRACKED, LOW GROUT, AND MISSING THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 16

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLE #41. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 9

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED DOOR GASKET FOR DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, EXPOSED RAW WOOD AT 6 DOOR COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED RUNNING PIPES WITH CONDENSATION ABOVE PREP KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE TO PREVENT DRIPPINGS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP HOLDERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN.

SEP 29

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST THE REACH-IN ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE BAKERY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A LARGE SECTION OF METAL SEPARATING FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN BUTCHER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH METAL TO THE WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE UNUSED COOLER UNDER THE DIPPER WELL AT BAKERY IS SOILED WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OF THE BAKERY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE HAND SINK AT PASTRY PREP AND OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM INSIDE OF THE BAKERY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 4

2015

PASS · 0 violations

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NOV 19

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED 12 CRAWLING ROACHES IN DISHROOM UNDER 2-COMP SINK AREA. NON-COMPLIANCE OF INSPECTION REPORT #1448075, DATED 11/12/2015.(18)(14) NOTED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AND FLOORS OF DISH ROOM IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. MUST REMOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

RE-GROUT FLOORS IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM OVERHEAD PIPES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.

NOV 12

2015

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AND FLOORS OF DISH ROOM IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

RE-GROUT FLOORS IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM OVERHEAD PIPES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.

APR 8

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURES BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING IN BAKERY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURES BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN BANQUET PREP AREA MISSING GROUT IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER BANQUET HOT COOK LINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKING: BANQUET 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET BASE, BANQUET 3 COMPARTMENT PLUMBING UNDER WASH BASIN, BAKERY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE, AND BANQUET PREP 2 COMPARTMENT LEFT FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

APR 1

2014

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED DUMPSTER LARGE GATE/DOOR AND MAIN DOCK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITHA 1/2 INCH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BAKERY CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURES BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING IN BAKERY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURES BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN BANQUET PREP AREA MISSING GROUT IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER BANQUET HOT COOK LINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOOD VENT IN BAKERY AND AT BANQUET PREP LINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT BULB BLOWN UNDER BANQUET COOK HOT LINE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

APR 22

2013

PASS · 0 violations

APR 12

2013

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED A COOK SCOOPING UP SOUP WITH A BUCKET THEN PLACING THE BUCKET ON DIRTY WET FLOOR WHERE HE STEPS ON SAME FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT PLACE ANY FOOD CONTACT SURFACE ON FLOOR.

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES LEAVING TOILET ROOM WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, EMPLOYEE PICKING UP A BAG OF FOOD OFF FLOOR WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, EMPLPOYEE HANDLING RAW CHICKEN AND RINSING HANDS WITHOUT USING SOAP. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AS NEEDED.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND A COCKROACH CRAWLING ON DISH WASHING ROOM WALL BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY.PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

Minor Food Temperature

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

PEELING PAINT AT PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRING AND PLASTIC STRAPS JUST TO HOLD IT TOGETHER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND USE ONLY CHIP FREE AND SOUND UTENSILS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

DAMAGED WALL IN IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, INSTTRUCTED TO REPAIR, HANGING FLY TRAPS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

A HOSE ATTACHED TO WATER SUPPLY WITHOUT A VACUUM BRAKER IN DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

APR 2

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELD AT KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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. MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AT BACK OF SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ICE BINS STORED AT FLOOR UNDER COUNTER NEAR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR IN A CLEAN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN'S FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

MAR 18

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND FOLLOWING COOKED FOOD IN A HOT-HOLDING UNIT (CLOSE TO THE CAFETERIA):1-PAN OF CORNED BEEF HASH AT 101.6F: 2-PANS OF SLICED POTATOES AT 94.4F: 1/2-PAN OF MUSHROOMS AT 121.6F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISCARD SAID FOOD, MONITOR TEMPS OF ALL FOODS HELD HOT OR COLD & MAINTAIN HOT TEMPS AT 140F OR ABOVE. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF CONDENSER IN A MEAT WALK-IN COOLER & WATER POOLING INSIDE THE FLOOR OF A REACH-IN COOLER AT COOK'S LINE MUST BE ADDRESSED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

RE-GROUTING OF FLOOR TILES AT COOK'S LINE IN MAIN LITCHEN IS NEEDED; BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR AT POTWASHING ROOM MUST BE RE-SURFACED; FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY-TO MAKE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

ALL PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: SEVERAL FAUCET LEAKS AT PREP/HANDSINKS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN, DISHROOM & CAFETERIA; LEAKING WATER UNDER CONVEYOR BELT AT DISHMACHINE; LEAK UNDER A SECOND DISHMACHINE (NORTH SIDE); LEAK UNDER A SMALL STEAMTABLE AT COOK'S LINE. 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.

JAN 21

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND GROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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