SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HOTEL PALOMAR.

EAT. 100/100

505 N STATE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 30, 2020 · passed

Passed all 13 inspections (1 with conditions).

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
12 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
17
none critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 30
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 13
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 21
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 30
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED WEDGED INBETWEEN WALL AND DISH MACHINE. STORE KNIVES IN A CLEAN AND SANITIARY MANNER.

NOV 9
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED (MILK). INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVERS. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION COVERS

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APR 29
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT PREP AREA/BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

APR 24
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 5TH FLOOR PANTRY SERVICE ROOM NOT MAINTAINED, BLACK ,ORANGE,PINKISH SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES AND ON THE PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MAINTENANCE PERSON ASKED HIS EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPECTION, INTERIOR PANEL,SURFACES AND LID ARE NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

SEP 9
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE INNER AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES AT THE 5TH AND 17TH FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS BY THE DISH WASHER AREA AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 12
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES INSIDE ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

MAR 12
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE SCOOP HOLDER NEXT TO ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 28
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT FRONT COOKING/SERVING LINE OF THE RESTAURANT MUST BE ADDRESSED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

THE CAULKING AROUND THE DISHMACHINE SPLASHGUARDS ARE SHOWING EVIDENCE OF MILDEW, MUST REPLACE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

JAN 27
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WALL UNDER THE SCRAPE SINK. MUST MOP AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.

MAR 9
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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