APR 29
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RENAISSANCE CHICAGO O'HARE HOTEL.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
8500 W BRYN MAWR AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 29, 2013 · passed
4 of 7 inspections passed, 3 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES, DISHES,BOWLS ETC IN ALL STORAGE, KITCHEN AND SERVING AREAS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN DORM FREEZER AT THE ROOM SERVICE AREA OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA....ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT(STOVE)ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS AND BEHIND COOKING STOVE ALSO AT THE FRESH KITCHEN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 72012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Above violation still remaining.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Above violation still remaining.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Above violation still remaining.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining.
MAY 222012FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2012
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
Found/observed employees not washing their hands while changing gloves, handlind foods(beef, cutting vegetables), and preparing foods at time of inspection, citation issued.Mgmt. was instructed in proper procedures for hand washing while preparing, handling foods, including ready to eat foods.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found observed front entrance door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4inch gap on middle of door, also found exit doors in boiler room not rodent proofed, doors had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch, Citation issued.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found observed food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler(1st floor), must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler at all times.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks in front prep area had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed, caulk around prep table in front prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean(1st floor), need cleaning(detailed), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean need cleaning, non food contact surfaces storage cabinet shelving(16th floor)need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors throughout kitchen prep area, and along wallbase, had missing mortar, standing water, shall be repaired sealed, and re-grouted, to prevent standing water in kitchen prep areas (1st floor).floors in men's bathroom(1st floor need cleaning).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas that were damaged/stained, shall be replaced, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, ceiling tiles in receiving areas, cafeteria need cleaning, damaged ceiling tiles shall be replaced(bsmt).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in front prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, light shields in rear kitchen, rear storage areas, hallways, need cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopies not clean need cleaning in front prep area, rear kitchen prep areas, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers, reach in cooler(1st floor) not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep areas(1st floor, and 16th floor).
JUN 112011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2011
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
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 18 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AND DINING AREA BAR CLINGING TO WALLS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST CALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE,MUST REMOVED FLIES, ;INSTRUCTED MUST FLUSH FLOOR DRAIN REGULARLY AND DOORS MUST BE CLOSED; FOUND ENTRACE REVOLVING DOORS NOT PROPERLY SEALED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP ,LIGHT COMING THRU,INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY SEAL DOORS GIVEN 5 DAYS 06-17 -11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
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. DISH AREA NEEDS RECAULKING
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. INTERIOR COOLERS IN THE SMALL KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ALL CABINETS UNDER BUFFET TABLE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;LONG CHOPPING BOARD VERY DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. FLOORS BEHIND 2 ICE MACHINES,DISH AREA UNCLEAN,WITH STANDING WATER,MUST 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. WALLS IN DISH AREA WITH BLACK MATERIALS,MUST REMOVE , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING TILES IN DISH AREA DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINES DIRTY ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA,DISH AREA DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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DEC 152010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
violation #32 has been corrected.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Violation #34 remains to be corrected on 3/8/11.
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. Walls beside the exposed hand sink in the 2nd floor banquet serving area needs detail cleaning and maintain.
DEC 82010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2010
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
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR BY THE WALLS, CEILING AND COUNTER TOPS OVER 15 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE/REMOVE FRUIT FLIES.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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. MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY DUST CONTAMINANTS.
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 IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR BANQUET SERVING AREA AND 16TH FLOOR CLUB LEVEL. CLEAN ALL THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS BELOW THE BUFFET LINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. ALL BOXES OF CHIP AND STOCKS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE 16TH FLOOR CLUB LEVEL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WAIT STATION AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BESIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BANQUET SERVING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING 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. SLOW DRAINING ON ONE OF THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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