JUL 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PALMER HOUSE HILTON.
YOUR CALL. 67/100
17 E MONROE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 15, 2019 · passed with conditions
11 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPES ABOVE THE PREP HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEAR THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
APR 132018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON AND AROUND GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 262017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2017
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINES ON THE 4TH FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND THE LOBBY LEVEL FLOOR IN ROOM SERVICE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND MISSING/LOOSE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE FRYERS IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING NEXT TO THE POT WASHER AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING NEXT TO THE PLATE WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
JAN 62017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED TE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WOMENS LOCKER ROOM ON THE 5TH FLOOR AND INSIDE OF THE GENERAL STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PAINT PEELING OFF OF THE WALL INSIDE OF THE BUTCHER SHOP AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE AND SLICER. ALSO OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND THE CONDENSATE LINE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND SEAL AROUND THE CONDENSATE LINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOTH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES LEAKING IN THE BANQUET KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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MAY 52016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINER ARE USED AS A MULTI-USE FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PREOPR UTENSILS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MAKER IN THE 4TH FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT NOTED IN KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 42015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: MAIN KITCHEN SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN AND THE PASTRY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE MAIN KITCHEN SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASIN DRAIN PLUG NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
AUG 52014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO LABEL ON A WHITE POWDER BULK-FOOD CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE CONDENSATION NOTED ON PIPES INSIDE COOK LINE VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MISSING A TILE ON KITCHEN'S FLOOR TRAPPING WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT NOTED ON KITCHEN CELING NEXT TO KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE UNDER DISH WASHING AREA 3-COMP SINK, MISSING INSULATION AROUND COLD LINES PIPE IN KITCHEN, NO VACUUM BREAKER AT 3-COMP SINK WHERE A GARDEN HOSE IS ATTACHED.
SEP 242013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA-REMOVE DIRT DUST BUILD UP AND THE GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK (NEAR THE CHEF'S OFFICE.) ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/PIPES-REMOVE GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS-REMOVE LIQUID STAINS, FOOD, DIRT AND DUST THROUGH OUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACK IN DISH WASHING AREA (BY CHEF'S OFFICE) AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING BY REAR WALK IN FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR BY THE MAIN DISH MACHINE AND THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PANTRY PREP AREA.
DEC 122012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE REAR 3 COMP SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT/SINKS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING AROUND THE DISHMACHINE, THE SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FL IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE BUTCHER PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
DEC 52012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 25 IN THE HALL/STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE MAIN DISHMACHINE (2ND FL) AREA, 20 IN THE MAIN DISHMACHINE AREA AND 30 IN THE DISHWASHING AND DINING AREA OF THE EMPLOYEE'S CAFETERIA ON THE 3RD FL. ALSO FOUND 2 LARGE, LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE 3 COMP. SINK IN THE REAR DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES/ROACHES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE REAR 3 COMP SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT/SINKS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING AROUND THE DISHMACHINE, THE SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FL IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE BUTCHER PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 82011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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. CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT NOTED ABOVE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE HOT HOLDING CABINET.
APR 152010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE SOUP LINE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN AT THE 4TH FL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. PEELING PAINT NOTED ABOVE PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN ALSO ABOVE DISH MACHINE AT THE 4TH FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CONDENSATION LINES IN POOR REPAIR, OVERFLOWING DRIP PANS FOR COOLING UNITS IN PASTRY WALL-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY FOOD ITEMS UNDER LINES UNTIL REPAIRED, CONDENSATION WATER SHOULD BE DRAINED PROPERLY.
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