HOTEL MONACO.

Chicago Health Dept

225 N WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

7 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Oct 2017.

Last inspected Oct 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
37
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 4
2017
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA AND 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA/BANQUET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

SEP 27
2017
FAIL 2 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 ABOUT 15 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA AND 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA/BANQUET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

APR 13
2017
PASS 5 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (RICE, PASTA) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SALAD PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN 2 REFRIGERATORS LOCATED BY THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 19
2016
PASS 6 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler in bsmt prep area.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around exposed hand sink in bar are 1st floor, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment, not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen areas, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Missing/damaged light shields in rear kitchen areas, and hallways by ice machine areas, shall be provided.

NOV 4
2015
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ICE CREAM BOX FREEZER LIDS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REFINISH THE WOODEN PREP TABLE TOP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER LIDS INSIDE BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST REPLACE/REPAINT EXTREMEMLY RUSTY TOP SHELF AT 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR SMALL KITCHEN AREA. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELF AT THE 2DR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST REGROUT ENTIRE FLOOR AREA AT THE SERVER LINE COFFEE AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST RECAULK AT THE 3-COMP SINK WHERE IT MEETS THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

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JUL 16
2014
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

GLASS BOTTLES WITH BOTTLE NECK USED FOR WATER SERVICE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE PROPER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED PROPERLY.

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

A SNEEZE GUARD NEED TO BE INSTALLED BETWEEN CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA AND PREP COUNTER, OR REMOVE CUSTOMER SEATS.

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

PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED TRAPPED IN GASKET FOLDS, INSTRUCCTED TO CLEAN.

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

BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN TILES, TRAPPING WASTE WATER IN BETWEEN, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

DAMAGED SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP LINE, CONDENSATION AROUND SPRINKLER HEADS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 12
2013
PASS 11 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM SHELVING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS AT THE BAR AREA AND THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. FOUND CUTTING BORADS WITH DARK GROOVES.

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

MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR THE ICE BOX LOCATED AT THE BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. FOUND SLIGHT GRAYISH BUBILD-UP.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE BEER KEG COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE MAIN SERVICE KITCHEN LINE IN BETWEEN THE FRYERS.

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

MUST REPAIR AND SEAL LARGE OPEN HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND THE ENTIRE PLUMBING FIXTURE AT THE MOP SINK CLOSET.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BEER KEG COOLER ROOM.

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

MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE 3COMP SINK IN THE DISH ROOM AREA 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOMS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE BAR AREA.

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