SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HOTEL EMC2.

BEAT. 24/100

228 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 30, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 2 years ago. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
5 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING BLOCKED BY SANITIZER BUCKETS STORED IN HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINKS ARE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND NOT STORAGE. MANAGER REMOVED BUCKETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE AT BAR PROVIDING A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM IS PROVIDED. TECHNICIAN ON SITE REPAIRED DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED LARGE KETTLE WHICH CANNOT BE MOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE.

SEP 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED DUMP/FOOD PREP SINK IN 2ND FLOOR PASTRY KITCHEN AREA PROVIDED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES SUCH AS SOAP OR DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FROM SINKS NOT DESIGNATED FOR USE AS A HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE: 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, 1ST FLOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR WAREWASHING AREA ENTRANCE), 1ST FLOOR COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER FOR EACH COLD-HOLDING UNIT USED TO STORE TCS FOOD IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MULTI-USE TUPPERWARE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT KITCHEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN OPEN-LID LINE COOLER AT THE REAR 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO HANDSINK WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM SPLASH CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK OR OTHER ADEQUATE MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION FROM HANDWASHING SINK SPLASH AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS (PLATES, BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ALONG THE TOP SHELF OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL: SMALL LEAK AT BASEMENT AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING, SMALL LEAK AT BASEMENT AREA UTILITY SINK FAUCET PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES TO ELIMINATE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

JUL 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED DUMP/FOOD PREP SINK IN 2ND FLOOR PASTRY KITCHEN AREA PROVIDED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES SUCH AS SOAP OR DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FROM SINKS NOT DESIGNATED FOR USE AS A HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, 1ST FLOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR WAREWASHING AREA ENTRANCE), BASEMENT AREA MAIN KITCHEN, 1ST FLOOR COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE: 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, 1ST FLOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR WAREWASHING AREA ENTRANCE), 1ST FLOOR COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER FOR EACH COLD-HOLDING UNIT USED TO STORE TCS FOOD IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA MISSING ADEQUATE FOOD LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MULTI-USE TUPPERWARE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT KITCHEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN OPEN-LID LINE COOLER AT THE REAR 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO HANDSINK WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM SPLASH CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK OR OTHER ADEQUATE MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION FROM HANDWASHING SINK SPLASH AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS (PLATES, BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ALONG THE TOP SHELF OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL: SMALL LEAK AT BASEMENT AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING, SMALL LEAK AT BASEMENT AREA UTILITY SINK FAUCET PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES TO ELIMINATE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

SEP 5
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH UNDERNEATH LARGE BLACK CABINETS ON FLOOR IN ROOM LEADING TO TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

AUG 29
2023
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS OF SHELLSTOCK STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN BIN WITHOUT TAG/LABEL ATTACHED CONTAINING INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TAG ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTIED. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SHELLSTOCK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACCUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE (NOT IN USE) IN BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN ALONG WITH SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT (SEALING BAGS) AND SUPPLIES PRESENT. NO PRODUCT FOUND DURING INSPECTION AND NO HACCP/ VARIANCE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR PRIOR APPROVAL FOR SUCH PROCESSES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 28 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, DINING AREA ON TABLES, FLYING THROUGHOUT BAR AND ON LIQUOR SERVICE WELL, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE AND IN PASTRY ROOM ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH UNDERNEATH LARGE BLACK CABINETS ON FLOOR IN ROOM LEADING TO TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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MAR 16
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container in pastry kitchen not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Meat slicer back side of blade not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Bottom shelf of drawer coolers not clean, food spills. instructed to clean and maintain.

CRITICALFood Temperature
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Condensating cooling line in walk-in cooler. instructed to insulate to prevent condensation.

APR 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN (SPICES, ETC.) WITHOUT REQUIRED LABEL. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON ALL ITEMS IN CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF ORANGE, SLIMY, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES ON LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON LEFT SIDE. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZED. OPERATED REMOVED ALL ICE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER TESTING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (SUCH AS A WATERPROOF THERMOMETER OR HEAT STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

JUN 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O). Inspector Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.14. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN. -

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: 3-501.17. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Violation Codes: 3-603.11. Inspector Comments: - 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. -

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes: 4-904.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MISSING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

MAY 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN. -

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

- OBSERVED THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINES IN THE BAR AND IN THE PASTRY KITCHEN PROVIDING A SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVEL AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. THE DISHMACHINES HAVE BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. REMOVAL OF TAGS AND USE OF THESE MACHINES IS PROHIBITED AT THIS TIME. ONCE REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE; MUST CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

- OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE PROVIDING AN INADEQUATE FINAL RINSE TEMP (168.2F) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A FINAL RINSE TEMP OF AT LEAST 180F FOR ALL HOT WATER SANITIZING DISHMACHINES. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY PROVIDING THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE TO HAVE A FINAL RISE TEMP OF 180F AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-025. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION. -

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

- MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

SERIOUSOther
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. -

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

- OBSERVED FACILITY NOT COMPLYING WITH THE APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE. OBSERVED FISH THAT HAS BEEN ROP (REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING) IN THE WALK IN COOLER. THE APPROVED HACCP PLAN DOES NOT PERMIT THE ROP OF FISH AT THIS FACILITY. FISH MUST BE FROZEN BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER ANY ROP PROCEDURE. MUST SUBMIT REQUEST FOR CHANGES OF HACCP PLAN FOR ROP FISH TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO CONDUCTING PROPOSED CHANGES. OBSERVED LABELS ON ROP ITEMS NOT CONTAINING THE STATEMENT "MUST KEEP AT 41F OR BELOW". FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY REMOVING ALL FISH FROM ROP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

- OBSERVED FACILITY DID NOT HAVE WATER THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA OF AT LEAST 100F FOR HANDWASHING AND 110F FOR MANUAL DISHWASHING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT BUILDING AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MISSING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

MAY 14
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BASEMENT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

MAY 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

BAR LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL GLASS AT BAR IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER BAR GLASSMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORNE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

BASEMENT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

SEP 19
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN ( SUGAR, FLOUR... ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

SNEEZE GUARD NOT ADEQUATE FOR EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA SELF SERVICE BUFFET AND FRONT BREAKFAST BAR, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL OPEN FOOD STORED PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. ICE BUILD UP NOTED AT DAIRY PREP COOLER AT FRONT COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

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

DUSTY CEILING VENT ABOVE PASTRY PREP TABLE AT 2ND FLOOR AND ABOVE ICE MAKER 1ST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR NOR BEARD RESTRAINT FOR THE ONE WITH SCRUFFY BEARD, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

APR 25
2017
PASSED
0 violations

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