APR 19
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JAMES HOTEL CHICAGO.
EAT. 79/100
55 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 19, 2018 · passed
Passed all 11 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL CUALK LOOSE/IN POOR REPAIR FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECAULK SAID HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHMACHINE AREA BEHIND, UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINES. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 112017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN SMALL PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO USE AS A SINGLE USE OR AIR DRY PROPERLY BEFORE STACKING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 32016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IN THE KITCHEN: FOUND A FOOD HANDLER PRESSING FRUIT DOWN ONTO THE PLATE WITH HIS BARE HANDS. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET HEAD OF A DUMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARDS IN A SEPARATE AREA TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT MEAT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AND MAINTIAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 262015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 26
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN. ALSO NOTED A VERY SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AS NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE LIBRARY BAR AREA.
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JUN 272014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS DETACHED FROM THE WALL IN DRY STORAGE ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL BASEBOARDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ON THE 2ND FLOOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM FAUCET BASE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASIN PLUMBING LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OCT 72013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. A WIRE STORAGE RACK WAS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE SINK SO THAT IT COULD NOT BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT MOVED THE STORAGE RACK AT MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
JAN 182013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 18
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
MAR 72012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 7
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST REPLACE ICE MAKER DOOR, BROKEN EDGES.
MAR 292011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER AT BASEMENT BUTCHER SHOP & UNDER 2-COMP SINK MSUT BE KEPT CLEAN The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUSTY FAN GUARDS/CONDENSERS OF COOLERS & WALL AREAS CLOSER TO THE CEILING AROUND DRY STORAGE RACK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAKY FAUCET KNOBS AT HANDSINK IN DISHROOM & AT FAUCET HEAD OF FRONT HANDSINK (2ND FLOOR). Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
OCT 272010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DRY STORAGE ROOM THAT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION HAS A FLLOR DRAIN THAT IS SLOW DRAINING. FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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