KINZIE HOTEL.

Chicago Health Dept

20 W KINZIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

13 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Nov 2018.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Other

2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(F) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-306.11- OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED PASTRY FOOD ITEMS, FOR CONSUMPTION, CROISSANTS, DANISHES, ETC. STORED AT SELF SERVICE BREAKFAST BUFFET DISPLAY UNIT NOT PROTECTED WITH FOOD SHIELDS OR COVERS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE/DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GUARDS, FOOD SHIELD OR SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM TOUCHING FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYSS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS AWARENESS

AUG 17

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(F) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION FIOLATION NO CITATION

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYSS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS AWARENESS

AUG 10

2018

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION FIOLATION NO CITATION

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES AT HAND SINK IN BREAKFAST SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES WITH HAND SOAP. MANAGER PROVIDED SAOP DURING INSPECTION-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES AT HAND SINK IN BREAKFAST SERVICE AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED DISPOSABLE TOWELS DURING INSPECTION-COS. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST ALWAYS BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38030(C).

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES 66.9F, 67.1F OF APPROX 2-LBS OF INDIVIDUALLY CUP CREAM CHEESE ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,(3FL).COOK DISCARDED ALL CREAM CHEESE AT COST APPROX $ 6.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SAFETY FOODS,( COLD) AT 41.F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED CUT OFF BLACK HOSE CONNECTED TO EXTEND FAUCET NECK, ( TOO SHORT) TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND INSTALL ADEQUATE FAUCET THAT CAN REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYSS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS AWARENESS.

JUN 28

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED ALL PLASTICWARE OF BUFFETS STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE ALL PLASTICWARE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM MAKE OF CORK. MATERIAL IS ABSORBANT AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. PAINT SEAL OR REPLACE SHELVING SO THAT IT IS NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHIN MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF KITHCEN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE ALL FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND SNAITIARY CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOORS OF DRY STORAGE ROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF DRY STORAGE ROOM

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD IN ANY WAY.

JUN 26

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 50.0F. REFRIGERATION UNIT DID NOT CONTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180F IN SANITIZING RINSE CYCLE. HOT WATER DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 165F. MACHINE WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED ALL PLASTICWARE OF BUFFETS STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE ALL PLASTICWARE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD IN ANY WAY.

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JAN 12

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES, CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/LIGHTS/VENTILATION COVERS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BAR COOLER AND PROVIDE AND CALIBARATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

DEC 12

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1734668 DATED ON 03/23/16 NOT CORRECTED-#33 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND PREP AREA SHELVES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS DO NOT WORK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES, CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/LIGHTS/VENTILATION COVERS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MAR 23

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF PATTIES) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1527550 DATED ON 03/05/15 NOT CORRECTED-#45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, PREP AREA SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES.

MAR 5

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE SAME COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE MOP SINK,2ND FLOOR . MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 5

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION OR CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED OLD MEAT DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES ON MEAT SLICER AT THE FOOD PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 10

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

STILL NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,SALADS, BEEF, DELI MEATS ETC). STILL INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SAME FLOOR

FEB 3

2014

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH GARBAGE CAN,BROOM AND 2 FOOD PUSH CARTS IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON BAGS OF ONIONS AND 3 FLYING INSECTS ON FOOD EQUIPMENT(MANDOLIN) ON WALL BY THE SYRUP DISPENSER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE BAGS OF ONIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE SERVED AND PREPARED(BEEF, SALADS,DELI MEATS ETC). MANAGER PRESENTED A PHOTO COPY OF FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. BY END OF INSPECTION NO CERTIFIED MANAGER. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SAME FLOOR.

APR 2

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WEAK HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT KITCHEN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER AT DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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