Renaissance Chicago Hotel
Mostly clean — 12 of 15 passed, one prior failure
2025-10-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR THREE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CER...
2025-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.5-61.0F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SHREDDED CHEESE(47.5-54.9F), HAM(49.5-56.7F), DICED TOMATOES(51.4F), TURKEY(57.2F), LIQUID EGGS(51.4-54.9F), RAW EGGS IN SHELL(50.2-51.1F), PO...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED SMALL ONE DOOR WITH ONE DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLA...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 140F. OBSERVED IMPROPER WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMERATURE DISH MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPE...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR THREE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2024-05-09 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2022-06-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-06-01 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
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 IN...
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.
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 DENATUR...
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 PREPARATIO...
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 U...
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 SERVICE...
38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
2019-02-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
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 #7-3...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON THE SIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE OR PROVIDE PROPER DRYING LOCATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF COFFEE SPILLAGE ON THE COUNTER LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2018-04-16 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SALT ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING USED FOR WATER SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS NOT WASHED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO WASH AT 3-COMP SINK USING A BRUSH TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR.
2017-10-19 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2017-03-08 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2016-03-09 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning
2015-09-28 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY UNDER NEATH THE ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING TILES ON THE 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2014-01-30 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE SCOOP IS TETHERED WITH A WIRE TO ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FREE FOR PROPER WASHING.
2013-01-22 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IN A BUCKET WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEEP UTENSILS IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
2011-03-25 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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. BROOMS ARE STORED TOO CLOSE TO ICE SCOOP, INSTRUC...
2010-06-23 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
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. BROKEN BASE TILES AT KITCHEN WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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