OMNI CHICAGO HOTEL.
674-678 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 26 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 112026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES UPPER PORTIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
APR 282025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH AND PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH LEAKING FROM ALL PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
APR 222025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
SEE VIOLATION #59
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH AND PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH LEAKING FROM ALL PIPES, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #25 (CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY REQUIREMENTS) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 4/14/25 WHERE A 1 WEEK GRACE PERIOD WAS GIVEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
"OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. (SUMMARY POSTED ARE MAY,9 2024, MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 3/14/25.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)."
APR 142025FAILED14 violationsDETAILS
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE AT 140F NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
OBSERVED IN EMPLOYEE CAFE THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 82.6F, PORK BREAKFAST SAUSAGE 89.9F, AND COOKED POTATOES 87.4F ETC. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 9 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IN EMPLOYEE CAFE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CANTALOUPE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 62.8F LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN EMPLOYEE CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE
OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. BURGER, EGGS, AND STEAK ETC.). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO RECORDS OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR APPROVED HACCP ROP AND SOUS VIDE FOUND HAACP LOGS NOT BEING UTILIZED FOR ALL VACUUM SEALED FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE. ALL VACUUM-SEALED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATED IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 450LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $4,500 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO VARIANCE ON-SITE FOR THE SOUS VIDE COOKING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION #29.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH AND PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH AND PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH LEAKING FROM ALL PIPES, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM PIPES, TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED LEAKING FROM FAUCET, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 92024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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SEP 292023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
MAR 312022PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
No hands washing signs in employees toilet rooms, instructed to post.
Several fly traps installed between clean utensils hangers, instructed to keep away from clean utensil.
Weak hot water pressure at bar 3-comp sink faucet, instructed to provide under city pressure.
No allergen training certificate for food service manager. instructed to obtain.
JUN 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN TACOS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND IDENTIFY WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILDUP ON GASKET OF WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. MUST REPAIR. BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED THE MIDDLE AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET IN THE WOMENS PUBLIC RESTROOM NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND 2 BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN VENITLATION HOODS IN BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
NOV 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
- MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED INCOMPLETE HACCP PLAN AND NO RECORD KEEPING OF ROP, SOUS VIDE, AND, MEAT CURING ITEMS, PROCEDURES, TEMPERATURES, OR PROCESS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED, RECORDS ARE TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THE HACCP PLAN IS PROPERLY OPERATED AND MANAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED ROP FISH IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE. INSTRUCTED ALL ROP FISH MUST BE FROZEN BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER ROP. FISH MUST NOT BE THAWED IN ROP. -
- OBSERVED NO RECORDS ON SITE TO VERIFY THAT COOLING AND COLD HOLDING TIME/TEMPERATURE PARAMETERS ARE MET AS PER THE HACCP PLAN FOR ALL SOUS VIDE PRODUCTS. MUST PROVIDE ALL RECORDS AND LOGS FOR LAST SIX MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED ROP ITEMS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE ALL ROP LABELS TO INCLUDE: 1. Identification of food item The date of preparation. 2. “Must be kept at 41F or below” (fish= “must be kept frozen”) 3. Expiration Date (30 days) OR Instructions to discard/consume by after 30 days 4. If frozen must include the date the item was frozen and the date the item was removed from freezer PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED ONE OF THE AUTOMATIC HANDWASH SINK FAUCETS, IN THE MEN'S GUEST TOILET ROOM, IS NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE MOPS AND BROOMS OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
AUG 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-306.11- OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION, NOT PROTECTED OR COVERED; * 2 LOAVES OF FRENCH BAGUETTE BREAD ON CUTTING BOARD (WITH SERRATED KNIFE ON CUTTING BOARD ALLOWING GUEST TO SLICE DESIRED PORTIONS) * 1 LOAF OF BREAD ON CUTTING BOARD (WITH SERRATED KNIFE ON CUTTING BOARD ALLOWING GUEST TO SLICE DESIRED PORTIONS) * 1 BOWL OF SLICED STRAWBERRIES * 1 BOWL OF BLUE BERRIES * 1 BOWL OF RASPBERRIES STORED AT THE SELF SERVICE BREAKFAST BAR COUNTER TOP, NOT PROTECTED OR COVERED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GUARDS, FOOD SHIELD OR SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AS WELL AS PRE SLICE BREAD FOR CUSTOMERS OR PROVIDE COMMERCIALLY SLICED BREAD, TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM TOUCHING FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
4-904-13 (A) (A) - OBSERVED PRE SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE WHEN GUEST ARE SET OR STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 132017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED, ALSO VACUUM FOOD PACKAGES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED SEVERAL FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES AND IN POOR CONDITIONS, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS FREE FROM CRACKS OR LOOSE ENDS.
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN MAIN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 282017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FRONT SERVICE LINE NOT PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION WHERE OPEN FOODS DISPLAYD FOR BREAKFAST BUFFET SELF SERVICE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE FOOD SHIELD.
A SPLASH GUARD MISSING AT REAR KITCHEN PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
ICE BUILD-UP IN FRONT LINE PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
SEVERAL PREP COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS AND INACCURAGE ONES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GOOD WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS.
DEC 82016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN..
DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE STAINS, DEBRIS AND RUST.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CORNERS OF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR.
AUG 152016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SLIME AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES UPPER PORTIONS ALSO OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS (PASTRIES, EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC.) NOT PROTECTED WHILE IN SERVICE, NO SNEEZE GUARDS OR PROTECTIVE BARRIER AT SELF SERVICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS/PROTECTIVE BARRIERS FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS AT SELF SERVICE AREAS. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINES VOUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (JAM COOLER) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS. MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP BY YOGURT STORAGE AREA AT FRONT PREP AREA.
SEP 142015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE REACH IN FREEZER NEAR THE END OF THE PREP LINE.
AUG 72015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1561765 ON 7-31-15 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS ON THE 4TH FLOOR. NOTED FLIES UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER SINKS, ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. ALSO NOTED 30 LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREAS.
WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN WALLS AND MAKE SMOOTH TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE REACH IN FREEZER NEAR THE END OF THE PREP LINE.
MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN STOPPER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUL 312015FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 56 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
POTETENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF CHEESE AT 50.1 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 48.2 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.9 DEGREES F, 11LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 47.1-57 DEGREES F, 1LB OF CRAB CAKES AT 53.4 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF RAW FISH AT 53.4 DEGREES F, 3LBS OF YOGURT AT 51 DEGREES F, 1LB OF SLICED MELON AT 56 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF SALSA AT 70.9 DEGREES F,2LBS OF CREAM CHEESE AT 72 DEGREES F AND 1LB OF BUTTER AT 70.9 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS ON THE 4TH FLOOR. NOTED FLIES UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER SINKS, ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. ALSO NOTED 10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 4TH FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREAS.
WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN WALLS AND MAKE SMOOTH TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE REACH IN FREEZER NEAR THE END OF THE PREP LINE.
MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN STOPPER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 152014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERSIN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINE ACROSS FROM THE ROOM SERVICE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST OVER PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 1 AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE BACKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
JUL 282014FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR NOT IN USE SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 50PPM CHLORINE. NO CITATION ISSUED. EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE BACK LINE BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED BREAD, CUT STRAWBERRIES, CHEESE AND DELI MEAT FOR SELF SERVICE AT THE FRONT BAR UNPROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SNEEZE GUARDS FOR ALL SELF SERVICE FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERSIN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST OVER PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINE ACROSS FROM THE ROOM SERVICE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 1 AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE BACKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OCT 12013PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/23/13 NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
SEP 232013FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. FOODS THAT WERE NOT LISTED ON THE IDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING WERE FOUND VACUUM PACKAGED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS: CHERRY PRESERVES, COOKED ROOT VEGATABLES, PARNSIP AND VARIOUS OTHER PUREES, APRICOT AND PLUM SAUCES, POBLANA CREAM, HUMMUS, BUTTERS AND VINEGAR BASED SAUCES, POACHED PEARS AND COOKED WHITE BEANS. OBSERVED SPICES VACUUM PACKAGED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ONLY VACUUM PACKAGE FOODS THAT ARE LISTED ON THE HACCP PLAN UNTIL THE OTHER FOODS ARE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 125# OF FOOD WORTH $1250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE BUFFET LINE. OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGES AT 105-125.1F, SALSAS AT 68.1-69.0F, CREAM CHEESES AT 65.1F, AND YOGURT AT 48.3-57.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $62. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE BUFFET LINE (BREADS AND PASTRIES, JAMS AND JELLIES, FRUIT, MEATS AND CHEESES, ETC.) NOT PROTECTED BY SNEEZEGUARDS OR OTHER METHODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT SET UP A SNEEZEGUARD AND BUFFET COVERS TO PROTECT THE FOODS. BREADS AND PASTRIES TO BE WRAPPED AND COVERED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BAR AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 80 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED POTATOES AT 151.1F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE OVENS AT THE COOK'S LINE.
REPAIR THE WATER LEAK FROM THE TOILET HANDLE IN THE 4TH FLOOR MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE PREP AREA.
HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
FEB 72012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. HEAVY GRAY SLIME BUILD-UP NOTED ON ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. STAFF STARTED BREAKING DOWN ICE MAKER AND IN PROCESS OF CLEANING IT.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT KITCHEN SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUST BUILD-UP ON BACK OF COOLING UNITS AT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHEILD INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, NINSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 112011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE & INTERIOR OF VENTS AT BOTH SIDES OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE OF DRY STORAGE ROOM AT EAST WALL, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. SOME HARD-TO-REACH FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
DUSTY BATHROOM VENTS AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS, CONDENSERS OF SOME WALK-IN COOLERS & FILTERS AT HOOD OF FRONT OVENS MUST BE MAINTAINED CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK AT HANDSINK FAUCET & UNDER PREP SINK AT ROOM SERVICE AREA. 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 212010PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used.? All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL PLATES STORED IN PLATE HOLDERS MUST BE INVERTED AND PROTECTED FROM ANY DEBRIS. PLATE HOLDERS THEMSELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED, NEW BLADE NEEDED AT LARGE CAN OPENER, AND RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLERS NON REAR LINE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ICE MACHINES, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL DECORATIONS ABOVE PANINI MACHINE, TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REGROUTING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GROUT LINES AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHT OUT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS, MOLD AT DISH AREA AND HOLES THAT ARE IN NEED OF SEALING.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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. ICE CREAM MACHINE IN NEED OF HOT AND COLD WATER TO THE TOP OF MACHINE FOR PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING. SPLASH GAURDS NEEDED AT HAND SINKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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