Intercontinental Hotel Chicago
Mixed record — 8 of 15 inspections passed
2026-02-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 48.0 F AND 51.0 F INSIDE SAUTE REACH IN COOLER- CHICKEN TENDERS, WINGS, ARUGULA SALAD, BUTTER AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PR...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID/UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
2025-02-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORING IN DISH ROOM ALSO REAR PREP FLOOR IS MISSING FLOOR GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2025-02-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY F...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE BAR HAND-SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SERVER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CI...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT DISH AREA (80.2F), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITA...
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED; AND STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM THE SALE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATIO...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED IN PASTRY THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS ON COOKS LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORING IN DISH ROOM ALSO REAR PREP FLOOR IS MISSING FLOOR GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS AT BAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED IN DRY STORAGE VENT COVER IS MISSING, INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
2024-02-26 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Ice maker located in a small confined closet with poor ventilation, instructed to vent closet to prevent mold on surfaces.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Peeling paint noted on kitchen's ceiling, Instructed to remove and maintain.
2023-03-27 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Peeling paint noted on ceiling above main kitchen hand wash sink. instructed to remove.
2022-02-01 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/ HOLDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING GROUT AT MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
2021-07-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TWO BROKEN PREP COOLERS ON SITE NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR COOLERS OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
1 OUT OF THE 2 HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS NOT TURNED ON AND IS OUT OF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRTY SILVERWARE UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
WALK-IN COOLER HAS POOR LIGHTING. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2020-01-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH MACHINE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE BINS STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT SELF-CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
2019-01-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE HANDWASH SINK FOR THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE POT WASH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE CREATION AND DISPOSITION DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE MJ FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELF LINER THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE MJ KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL OF THE MJ SERVICE STATION BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2018-04-23 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SOME REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED PREP AREA COOKLINE HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET HANDLE GRIMEY, DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER (RIGHT SIDE FRYER). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA COOKLINE HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING AT ELBOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
2018-02-02 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SOME REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF EMPLOYEES DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF EMPLOYEES DISHMACHINE.
2017-07-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND MAIN PREP DRAWER COOLER AIR TEMP AT 51.5F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE MEAT AND OTHER PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLER TEMP AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005, COOLER IS TAGG...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER. FOUND 32 LBS OF HEAVY CREAM SAUCE AT 51.4F STORED IN A LARGE TUB FROM A DAY BEFORE IN WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND 4 LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 58.4F AND 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 63.4F STORED IN SAID COOLER ABOVE. I...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE .
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MOP SINK TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS TABLE AT DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON SHELVES AND WALL INSIDE MEAT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2017-02-15 Pass Short Form Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DRAWER COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN COOK LINE, BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS, VERY HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR
2017-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER APPROVAL DOCUMENTS FROM THE OFFICE OF CDPH, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. SERIOUS CITAION ...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
2016-03-01 Pass License 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE FOOD LINE TO PROTECT ANY FOOD ITEMS BEING COOKED OR PREPARED ON THE LINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE PIPE INSULATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS TORN AND PIECES ARE HANGING OVER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OLD INSULATION OR TO PROPERLY WRAP THE INSULATION TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE DECOMPOSITION MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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