HOTEL BURNHAM/ATWOOD CAFE.

Name: Hotel Burnham/atwood Cafe
Address: 1 W WASHINGTON ST, Chicago, IL, 60602

Chicago Health Dept

1 W WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2011.

6 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2011.

Last inspected Jun 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 22

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

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. STANDING WATER UNDER FLOOR MATS AT BAR FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

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. WALLS ARE CHIPPING IN CLOSET WHERE MEAT SLICER IS LOCATED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE DURABLE EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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. NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT MEAT SLICER ROOM, MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. INSULATION AROUND PIPES AT WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 6

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

refer to previous report for description.

Minor Sanitation

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

refer to previous report for description

Minor Sanitation

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

refer to previous report for description

NOV 29

2010

FAIL 5 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES AND SEVERAL DEAD ONE UNDER PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

Minor Sanitation

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. CABINET UNDER COFFEE STATION IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN PIECES OF WOOD, AND DETERIORATING SIDES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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. ICE BIN AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA NOT CLEAN AT EDGES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT WALL BASE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS CLOGGING DRAINS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. BROKEN DRY WALL, MISSING BASEBOARD AT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WALLS.

MAR 17

2010

PASS 1 violation 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

CORRECTED.

MAR 10

2010

FAIL 5 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 5 LIVE GERMAN COCKROACHES UNDER PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS AND MAINTAIN A GOOD SANITATION AND HOUSE KEEPING. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENT ABOVE COOKING AREA WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, MUST PROTECT FOODS WITH FILTER OR CLOSE.

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MAR 8

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT 60.4F WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE FOR PERISHABLES, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL LETTER WHEN REPAIRED.

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE: 18 GAL OF MILK AT 50.7F, 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 51.7F, MORE THAN 100 LBS OF CREAM BASED SOUP AT 51.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL PERISHABLES STORED AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPS, ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $350.

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. OLD FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER PREP TABLES AND ON SHELVES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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. DEAD INSECTS NOTED UNDER KITCHEN PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA FREE FROM INSECTS.

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 DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN, GRAINS AND FOOD SPILLS NOTED INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MINOR LEAK NOTED AT KITCHEN CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA COMING FROM POTABLE WATER LINE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR.

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