KINZIE HOTEL.
20 W KINZIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 82018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(F) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
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
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.
2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES
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 172018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(F) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION FIOLATION NO CITATION
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
: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES
: 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 102018FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION FIOLATION NO CITATION
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
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).
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).
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
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
NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYSS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS AWARENESS.
JUN 282017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ALL PLASTICWARE OF BUFFETS STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE ALL PLASTICWARE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
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
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 262017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 50.0F. REFRIGERATION UNIT DID NOT CONTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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
OBSERVED ALL PLASTICWARE OF BUFFETS STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE ALL PLASTICWARE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
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
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 122017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 122016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS DO NOT WORK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
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.
MAR 232016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 52015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE SAME COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE MOP SINK,2ND FLOOR . MUST REPLACE.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 52014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
NOTED OLD MEAT DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES ON MEAT SLICER AT THE FOOD PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 102014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SAME FLOOR
FEB 32014FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SAME FLOOR.
APR 22013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
WEAK HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT KITCHEN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
MISSING THERMOMETER AT DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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