MAY 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HOTEL CHICAGO.
BEAT. 18/100
333 N DEARBORN ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 14, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 7 of 26 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
26
11 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED ENGINEER STAFF.OBSERVED THE HOT WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE WAS TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH SAID SINK WHILE EMPLOYEE WERE' ACTIVELY WASHING DISHES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE (ACCESSIBLE) FOR USE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE (2) TWO ICE MACHINES.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS,DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED CUT SLICED HAM AT 50.0F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2.5#'S OF FOOD WORTH $20.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT,(TCS FOODS)STORED IN WALK-IN-COOLER HELD OVER 24 HOURS (PASTA,BEANS AND BEAN SOUP ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT,TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE LOCATED IN THE PREP LINE COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS ALSO,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AT ENTRANCE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED 1 (ONE) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
AUG 142024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 14
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
AUG 52024FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2024
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11: OBSERVED NO ASTERSIK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.11: OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS IN SELF SERVICE DINING AREA FOR GUESTS ON THIRD FLOOR THAT ARE NOT PREWRAPPED LAYING IN SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS THAT ARE NOT PREWRAPPED SHALL BE PRESENTED SO THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED BY EMPLOYEES AND BY CONSUMERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH THE WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH THE WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
AUG 12024FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 1
2024
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 73.2-97.2F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THIRD FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND FOURTH FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE IN THIRD FLOOR INNER DINING PREP AREA AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON EDGE OF SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE IN HALLWAY ON THIRD FLOOR. SHIELDS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IMPROPER FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE FOR A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 170F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AS IT ENTERS THE MANIFOLD MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.6-58.6F(HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM 47.8F, SALMON 53.6F, PASTA 47.6F, YOGURT 51.6F, FRENCH TOAST 55.2F, CHEESE 53.1F, LOBSTER 47.7F, COOKED MUSHROOMS 58.6F, CHICKEN SAUSAGE 57.7F, TURKEY SAUSAGE 57.6F, DICED TOMATOES 50.9F, PORK SAUSAGE 53.1F, PICO DE GALLO(DICED TOMATOES)54.1F AND HAM 50.9F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 12LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO ASTERSIK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AT PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 37.3F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS IN SELF SERVICE DINING AREA FOR GUESTS ON THIRD FLOOR THAT ARE NOT PREWRAPPED LAYING IN SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS THAT ARE NOT PREWRAPPED SHALL BE PRESENTED SO THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED BY EMPLOYEES AND BY CONSUMERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH THE WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH THE WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
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OCT 162023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA/SERVING STATION AREA IN THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AND MAINTIN AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR SANITIZING LEVELS AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HAND WASWING SINK IN FRON BAR AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 222022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 152022FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2022
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN 4TH FLOOR DISH AREA AND MAIN COOK LINE RENDERED INACCESSIBLE DUE TO WATER BEING SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS SO THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN LOBBY BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSURE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKCOMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
JAN 172020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN ROOM SERVICE DISH AREA LOCATED ON 4TH FLOOR IMPROPERLY SANITIZING GLASSES AND DISH WARE AT A CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. MACHINES WERE TAGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE BOTH MACHINES SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM AND TO CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL BEFORE USING AGAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG PREP LINE IN MAIN KITCHEN COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK ON END OF PREP LINE IN 4TH FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN WITH LESS THAN AVERAGE WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME IN THE CAULK AROUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE ROOM SERVICE AREA ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINER( FLOUR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
USING PAPER CUPS AS A FOOD SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SELF SERVICE FOOD LINE AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA WITH SHORT SNEEZE GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN AFFECTIVE FOOD SHIELD.
MAR 72018FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2018
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE MAXWELL BREAKFAST BUFFET. NOTED CUT MELON AT 50 DEGREES F; YOGURT, 55 DEGREES F; CHEESE, 65 DEGREES F; OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $50. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREP, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED OPEN CONTAINERS OF FOOD (OATMEAL TOPPINGS, CHEESE FOR EGGS, CUT FRUIT, PASTRIES) AT THE MAXWELL LOUNGE NOT PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREP DISPLAY AND SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS FOR THESE ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
JUL 282017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND SLIGHT GRIMME BUILD-UP AT THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 4TH FLOOR.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND DIRTY CEILING ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE GRILL STATION.FOUND EXHAUST HOOD CEILING VENTS AT THE COOKING LINEGRIMMY WITH GREASE ACCUMUALTION.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE BASE AND THE MIDDLE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 132016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 13
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
DEC 22016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
BAR GLASS MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT 4TH FLOOR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GLASS MACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 252016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/CLEAN ALL FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INTERIOR OF BAR REACH IN COOLERS THERMOMETERS MISSING/BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR BAR COOLERS.
APR 92015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 2 DOOR EACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA LOBBY. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. RAW WOOD OF THE DRY GOOD SHELVINGS IN THE LOBBY. MUST SEAL THE WOOD OR PAINT .
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN GUARD ONE OUT OF TWO FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE ROOM SERVICE,WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM IN THE LOBBY. VENTILATION NOT WORKING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
SEP 52014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, FISH,BEEF, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVING RACKS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN WITH RUST AND DIRT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE STOVE. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BY THE DISH WASHING AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING ON WALLS BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR HALLWAY/DRY STORAGE OF FIRST FLOOR.
JAN 212014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI-USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING UTENSILS DURING STORAGE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS,STAINS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM OF MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING WALLS.
JAN 132014FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2014
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NOTED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY UTENSILS STORAGE RACK OF KITCHEN PREP AREA (MISSING KNOBS)(4TH FLOOR).ALSO NOTED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF BAR DISH WASHING ROOM (1FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER HAND WASH SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.PREMISES HAS OTHER HANS SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD WATER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NOTED NO HAND SOAP AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK THROUGHOUT BAR PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI-USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING UTENSILS DURING STORAGE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES WITH DIRT AND PEELING PAINT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (4 FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS,STAINS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM OF MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING WALLS.
MAR 142013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2013
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 679688, DATED ON 3-9-12 FOR VIOLATION #34(WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS ARE BUCKLING-UP, MUST FIX). INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE IN A CLEAN UTENSIL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PLASTIC SHEETS USED TO STUFF UP DRAIN AT 3-COMP SINK TO HOLD THE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SINK STOPPERS.
MAR 92012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 9
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
(7-38-030) FOUND THE DISHROOM HANDSINK CLOGGED & FULL OF CLEAR WASTEWATER, DURING INSPECTION-MUST FIX. (ENGINEER WAS ABLE TO FIX ISSUE BEFORE EXIT INTERVIEW). When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
(7-42-010B) LAST INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEW (FROM 3/8/11-VISIT)-MUST POST CONSPICOUSLY FOR PLAIN VIEW OF GUESTS/CUSTOMERS. One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF SMALL COOLER ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN; ALSO MUST CLEAN BUFFET TABLES AT CAFETERIA. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS ARE BUCKLING-UP, MUST FIX. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AROUND COFFEE STATION & AROUND DIRTY LINEN BINS MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
MAR 82011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND TOWELS WERE AVAILABLE AT THE 4 EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. THE COOKS PROVIDED HAND TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND TOWELS FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-0005A.
* 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 MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (ROAST BEEF) WAS BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER/WALK-IN COOLER COMBO. REMOVE FOODS OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLER.
FEB 42010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. Observed food build up inside prep coolers rubber gaskets. Must clean and maintain gaskets.
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. Must clean dust build up on walls by electrical box and maintain.
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. Handwash bowl draining slowly in dishmachine area. Instructed manager to repair.
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