RENAISSANCE CHICAGO HOTEL.

Chicago Health Dept

1 W WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2024.

Last inspected May 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 9

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, AND CHIPPING PAINT ALONG WALLS AND FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 31

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container ( flour ) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear or trim.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Old date stickers not removed when washing food containers, instructed to remove.

JUN 9

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 1

2022

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 100F. MANAGER USES SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND CONFIRMS THAT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS INADEQUEATLY SANITIZING. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DISH MACHINE SERVICED BY ENGINEER AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHORIZO, VARIETY OF CHEESE, SLICED LUNCH MEAT, ETC) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 48F LOCATED AT ROOM SERVICE HOTLINE IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN AND RIBEYE LABELED WITH A 5/23 & 5/25 DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISCARD SAID ITEMS.(27 LBS AT $150) ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. ALSO NOTED SLICED LUNCH MEAT, PREPARED SAUSAGE AND EGGS HELD FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED STEAK ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COOLER SERVICED BY ENGINEER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS (INCLUDING CEILING IN SAID AREAS)BEHIND AND ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COLD KITCHEN, WALL BEHIND 1 COMP SINK LOCATED AT COLD KITCHEN AND ROOM SERVICE HOTLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITAION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (INDIVIDUAL CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS) STAINED WITH A BROWN, BLACK, YELLOW, AND PINK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 1

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS IN USE KEPT IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CONDENSATION NOTED ON COOLING LINES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT DRIPPINGS IN COOLER.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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JAN 28

2020

PASS 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST RE-GROUT FLOORS AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, AND DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JAN 21

2020

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL, CEILING, AND FOOD STORAGE EQUIPMENT IN THE STATION LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-32-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES, POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED WHILE STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND STORED UNDER FOOD PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN FREEZER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, AND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST RE-GROUT FLOORS AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, AND DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NOTED SPECIAL PROCESSES EQUIPMENT (FOOD SMOKER AND COOK CHILL) STORED ALONG WALL IN THE PREP AREA. NO OBSERVATION OF USE OF THE EQUIPMENT, FOOD PREPARATION NOR STORAGE OF SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SUBMIT A DEVELOPED HACCP OR VARIANCE PLAN TO CDPH TO UTILIZE SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES, POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED WHILE STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE REAR WALL ON THE HOT SERVICE LINE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AND RESURFACE/PAINT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

APR 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 2 LARGE CONTAINER OF SOUP AND IN HOUSE CHEESE SAUCE ( 20 LBS ) WITH TEMPERATURE RANGING 52.5 F-54.6 F, CONTAINER PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT 40 F OR LOWER, ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED( SUGAR, SALT ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT EMPLOYEES SELF-SERVICE FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAINS NOT MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER AND ACCUMULATED DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSULATION FOR COOLING LINE IN POOR REPAIR FOR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, CONDENSATION NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

OCT 27

2017

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 19

2017

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED ABOUT 40 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND GREAT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 8

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NOZZLE WITH DEBRIS AND ICE SLOT WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE DRINK DISPENSOR LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE DINING AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL BY THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ONE WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (BASEMENT) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 8

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving that had peeling paint/raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around steam well in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler door gaskets not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Display cooler door track not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in main kitchen under cooking equipment, prep areas, dish machine areas need re-grouting. Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Floors by dish machine, rear kitchen storage areas, pot room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles that had peeling paint, damaged, and had holes, gaps in main kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/repaired. Wall/ceiling in pot room had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls, coving in kitchen prep area that gaps, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

2 compartment sink faucet of steam well in main kitchen leaking at base, shall be repaired/replaced.

OCT 7

2015

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 28

2015

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-SAUSAGE 48.5F, CANADIAN BACON 46.7F, HAM 49.5F, PORK SAUSAGE 48.1F, SAUSAGE 51.7F, FRUITS (CUT) 47.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $154.00F THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED A PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, BOXES AND EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS DRAINS ESPECIALLY BY THE COFFEE STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILINGS AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE UNUSED DISH WASHER, AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIPPING UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK BY THE PASTRY PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 29

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN POT AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT DUST AND DEBRIS COLLECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VERNT COVER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FLY TRAP STORED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AWAY FROM CLEAN UTENSILS.

JAN 22

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING LIDS AT 2ND FLOOR BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL ICE SCOOPS ATTACHED TO A CABLE, INSTRUCTED TO DETACH TO PROPER WASH SCOOPS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BINS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS OFF FLOOR BY 6" OR HIGHER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DRIPPING PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.

MAR 25

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND ABOUT 40 LBS OF CHEESE SOUP AT 76.3F STORED IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER THAT WAS PLACED IN WALK COOLER A DAY BEFORE, TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN AT THE CORE OF THE SOUP CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COOL DOWN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PROPERLY AND ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODES. SOUP DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.

Minor Chemical Safety

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 NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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. WATER POOLING AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINES AND KEEP COOLER SHELVES DRY AS POSSIBLE.

Minor Sanitation

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. PIPE INSULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN CONDENSATION LINES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 INSEDE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSING MOISTURE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL

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