SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

IVY HOTEL.

BEAT. 40/100

233 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 2, 2019 · passed with conditions

7 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE FOR HAND DRYING AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. FACILITY STATES THEY USE MUTLI-USE RAGS TO DRY HANDS AT THE BAR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SINGLE USE, DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AS A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASH SINK. FACILITY CORRECTED ON SITE BY PROVIDING PAPER TOWELS BY THE 1ST FLOOR BAR HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A SLIMY BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY HAVING THE ICE MACHINE SERVICED/CLEANED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

- OBSERVED FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 1/2# HAM (57.8F), 1# SAUSAGE (46.4F), 3# EGGS (56.7F), 1/4# CUT TOMATOES (57.6F). FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOODS THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST REMOVE AND STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION AND AWAY FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

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

- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE (COFFEE SPOONS) 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.

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

- OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS AND DISHED STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE SHELF. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND DISHES DURING STORAGE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

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

- OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER BY THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELF LINER THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

- OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

- MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ENCRUSTED TO THE 1ST FLOOR BAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 22
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK, EGGS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT IMPROPERLY STORING KNIVES BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR KNIVES STORAGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST BE ABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN COVER LOOSE/NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FLOOR DRAIN COVER MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MAY 23
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO EAT FOODS, OBSERVED A COOK PREPARING FOOD WITH HIS BARE HANDS TOUCHING BREAD DELI MEAT AND CHEESE, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW SUCH PRACTICE, GLOVES OR UTENSILS MUST BE USED TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A)

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

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT AND BACK PROPERLY.

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

NO COVER OVER BAR AT ROOF TOP, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND SERVERS TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE,

JUN 27
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED HANDLED ICE SCOOP LYING HANDLE DOWN IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP WITH EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

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

REPLACE THE CRACKED ICE SCOOP IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 30
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE LID COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE IN BIN AT 1ST FLOOR BAR.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AT DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN ENCLOSED WALK-IN FREEZER.

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APR 15
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER IN USE AND SANITIZING AT 0PPM IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 50PPM OF SANITIZER AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS.

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

OBSERVED MISSING AND BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING UNDER THE HOOD.

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK IN THE PREP AREA NOT REACHING TO ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE FAUCET NECK TO ENSURE THAT IT REACHES TO ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.

JUL 17
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR.

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE DRAIN LINE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.

MAY 22
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SPALSH GAURD AT MOP SINK.

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