SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MAJESTIC HOTEL.

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528 W BROMPTON AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 18, 2024 · passed with conditions

7 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN LOBBY BATHROOM AND AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN GROUND LEVEL ICE MACHINE ROOM WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON ICE DISPENSER SHIELD THAT IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE, AND ON THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE BIN AND BLACK DEBRIS ON ICE CUBES STORED BELOW. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ICE AND TURNED OFF MACHINE AND CLEANED MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

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

NOTED MICROWAVE IN LOBBY FOR GUEST USE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED UNUSED COOLING EQUIPMENT IN BREAK ROOM AND SNACK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBOAGE

MAR 23
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 4
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON THE COFFEE AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

NOV 28
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

NOV 20
2017
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE: OBSERVED SLIMY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE DANGLING FROM THE DROP CUTE OF THE ICE MACHINE, WHERE THE MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE IS COMING IN CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND PROTECT ALL FOOD FROM POSSIBLE SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, HALF & HALF) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012

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

MUST CLEAN COFFEE BEAN SPILLAGE ON COUNTER TO RIGHT OF COFFEE GRINDER.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE FROM FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AND IN THE CLOSET IN DRY STORAGE.

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

MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REFILLING MILK DISPENSER WITHOUT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

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NOV 29
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOV 21
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. FOUND 0 PPM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL DISHES AT THE COMPARTMENT SINK. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER TO 100 PPM. AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHENETTE EXPOSED HAND SINK. SINK ALSO BEING USED TO STORE DIRTY DISHES. INSTRUCTED MUST USE THE SINK FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1497263 ON 9-29-14 NOT CORRECTED. #36- FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

SEP 29
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CABINET UNDER THE TOASTER AT THE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

NOV 7
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY JUICE MACHINE AREAS.(SPILLAGE)

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

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT MAIN KITCHEN.

NOV 1
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES AND REFRIGERATORS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASH AREA.

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