HYATT PLACE CHICAGO SOUTH.
5225 S HARPER AVE · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
8 of 21 inspections passed, 3 failed, 10 passed with conditions. 18 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 252026PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT BUFFET COOLER. IMPROPER: VARIOUS MILK VARIETIES (2%, CHOCOLATE, AND SKIM) 50.0 F TO 55.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAR 62025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 82023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED DUST ON THE WALL, CEILING, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA BY THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
DEC 142022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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SEP 302021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2222278 DATED 9/13/2018, #57 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW; #58 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
MAR 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBLITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER SNEEZEGUARDS IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN SERVING AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2222278 DATED 9/13/2018, #57 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW; #58 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PREMISES WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF LIQUID FOOD SPILLS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2222278 DATED 9/13/2019, #57 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW; #58 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
SEP 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.12 OBSERVED FICILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS)FOOD WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-601.11 (A) OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN PINK, GREAN AND YELLOW SUBSTANCE GROWING INSIDE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. engineer cleaned machine at time of inspection.
3-602.11 (B) (5)OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL PROPERLY; HOUSE MADE DRESSING, PASTRIES AND GRAB AND GO FOOD ITEMS MISSING LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIED PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE
2-402.11(A)(B)(A)OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
OCT 202017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS(FLATBREAD PIZZA) IN DISPLAY COOLER.
REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR DISH MACHINE.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOLER GASKETS, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
ELEVATE ALL JELLY OFF FLOOR UNDER CABINET IN SERVICE AREA AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OCT 172017FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COTTAGE CHEESE 46.8F AND SLICED MELON FRUIT SALAD 57.2F DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON COLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS(FLATBREAD PIZZA) IN DISPLAY COOLER.
REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR DISH MACHINE.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOLER GASKETS, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
ELEVATE ALL JELLY OFF FLOOR UNDER CABINET IN SERVICE AREA AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
MAR 202017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF YOGURT 52.3F AND COTTAGE CHEESE 51.7F DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE ON COLD HOLDING UNIT IN BREAKFAST KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $10 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREA.
REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.
NOV 12016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE DISHES.
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA.
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SMALL 2-DR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE SPILLS RUNNING DOWN THE SIDES.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS BEHIND SMALL 2-DR REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA IS NOT REGISTERING ANY SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1386374 ON 08/25/2015 NOT CORRECTED. (45)IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE DISHES.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE PRE-WASH SINK AND THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
ALL ITEMS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
SEP 42015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND AT BAR AREA UNDER SINKS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 252015PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT FRONT BAR AREA AT 51.4F.WITH READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED THERMOMETER AFTER INSPECTION.AIR TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME IS 40.1F.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF FRONT BAR DISPLAY UNIT SUCH AS 1/2 LB.ITALIAN WRAP 48.5F,4LBS.ASSORTED SALADS 50.7F.CAFE SALAD,49.0F GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD,45.9F ASIAN SALAD.4LBS.BANANA MUFFINS 56.6F,BLUE BERRY 54.9F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.8 1/2 LBS.$79.72(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE . OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL HAS MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD BUILD UP AND WATER DRIPPING FROM PANEL AREA ON TO ICE IN MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN & SANITIZE INTERIOR PARTS.MANAGER HAS DISCARDED ICE AND CLEAN ICE MACHINE AT THIS TIME AFTER INSPECTION.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON DUTY WHILE READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH MAKING OF SANDWICHES,SALADS,WRAPS,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND AT BAR AREA UNDER SINKS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 112014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE A GLASS AND DEBRIS.
SEP 52013PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
HEAT LAMP AT 93 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE.
SEP 32013FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ONE UNDER THE COUNTER COOLER IN PREP AREA AT 50 DEGREES F. ALSO, HEAT LAMP AT 93 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE.
DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR AREA NOT CONNECTED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. MUST CONNECT DISH MACHINE TO VERIFIY IT PROPERLY SANITIZES MULTI USE ITEMS.
NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
FRONT BAR AREA MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MUST INSTALL PROPER SEPARATION. ALSO PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER AT THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.
INSTALL LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKLINE.
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR BREAK ROOM.
MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING IF NEEDED.
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