NOV 5
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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METROPOLITAN CLUB.
YOUR CALL. 51/100
233 S WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 5, 2025 · passed
2 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 202024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Low temp dish washing machine at bar area not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on the Cl test strips. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
TCS food not disposed of after 7 days shelf life in walk-in cooler, found 4 lbs of raw and cooked beef with 10/19/24, 3 lbs of gravy with 11/8/24, package/cook dates. Instructed manager not to keep TCS foods beyond discard date. Priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $70.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Facility reusing empty orange juice jugs as a multi-use utensils, instructed to discontinue and use proper container that can be washed properly.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Leak noted at sink next to dish washer at 66 floor dishwashing area. instructed to repair and maintain.
OCT 112023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.THE MILK CRATES WERE REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE POTS AND PANS ARE WASHED AT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE OR SIGNATURE PAGE FOR REVIEW FOR EMPLOYEES ( NO POLICY PLACE). MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
2-203.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND SINK IN 67th FLOOR WARE WASHING ROOM AND PREP AREA (BAKERY/SALAD, EXPO) STORAGE PREP ROOM AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL HAND SINK CONNECTED TO CITY HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
3-202.18 (B, C, D) OBSERVED FACILITY SHELLSTOCK TAGS RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS LABELS NOT IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER CORRELATED TO THE DATE RECORDED ON TAG. FACILITY MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,DICE TOMATO,CHICKEN,FISH,BEANS, SHRIMP, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED ON 67TH FLOOR REFRIGERATORS COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ON 66TH FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH PREPARATION & DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
4-301.16 OBSERVED NO DUMP OR PREP SINK IN BAR (BLUE PRINT) AREA OF FACILITY. CAFE AREA DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER SINK AVAILABLE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND INSTALL SINK FOR AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 162019FAILED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2019
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE OR SIGNATURE PAGE FOR REVIEW FOR EMPLOYEES ( NO POLICY PLACE). MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
2-203.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND SINK IN 67th FLOOR WARE WASHING ROOM AND PREP AREA (BAKERY/SALAD, EXPO) STORAGE PREP ROOM AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL HAND SINK CONNECTED TO CITY HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS UTILIZED HAND SINK AS DUMB SINK ON 67TH FLOOR PREP AREA COFFEE STATION CONTINUOUSLY DUMP LARGE CONTAINER OF COFFEE IN SIDE SINK AND WASH HANDS. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER HAND SINK ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED FACILITY SHELLSTOCK TAGS RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS LABELS NOT IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER CORRELATED TO THE DATE RECORDED ON TAG. FACILITY MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,DICE TOMATO,CHICKEN,FISH,BEANS, SHRIMP, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED ON 67TH FLOOR REFRIGERATORS COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ON 66TH FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH PREPARATION & DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-306.11 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING CONTAMINATION PREVENTION; BUFFET SNEEZE GUARDS PLACED ON (EMPTY COUNTER SPACE)NOT IN PLACE DURING BREAKFAST SELF SERVICE; FACILITY MISSING SNEEZE GUARDS FOR SELF SERVICE IN EAST PREP/ DINNING AREA ON 67TH FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED SNEEZE GUARDS MUST BE IN PLACE AND DOWN DURING SELF SERVICE FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
3-304.16 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING BUFFET SERVICE REQUIREMENTS DURING SERVICE; NO SIGNAGE FOR USING CLEAN TABLEWARE FOR SECOND PORTION (CLEAN PLATE/ UTENSIL SIGN) AT BUFFET SELF SERVING. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND POST MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
4-301.16 OBSERVED NO DUMP OR PREP SINK IN BAR (BLUE PRINT) AREA OF FACILITY. CAFE AREA DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER SINK AVAILABLE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND INSTALL SINK FOR AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED TO CLEAN GLASSES AT MAIN BAR SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MANAGER FIXED MACHINE,CDI. NOW DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 100PPM.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA KITCHEN ON 67TH FL NEAR OFFICES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MISSING FAUCET AT DUMP SINK AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MAR 292017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F, DURING INSPECTION SAID UNIT HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID UNIT WAS AT 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 7LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 47.7F-48.8F, AND 3 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 47.2F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES ON THE RACKS LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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