JAMES HOTEL CHICAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

55 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2018.

Last inspected Apr 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 19

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 11

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 3

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 26

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Facility Condition

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

OCT 23

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 0 violations

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JUN 27

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 7

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

JAN 18

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 7

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 29

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 27

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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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