SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

RENAISSANCE CHICAGO O'HARE HOTEL.

BEAT. 19/100

8500 W BRYN MAWR AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 4, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE HAVE LONG ARTIFICIAL NAILS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 .CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAIN WHEN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLING EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE AND OTHER FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE

MAY 31
2019
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE HAVE LONG ARTIFICIAL NAILS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 .CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAIN WHEN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLING EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE AND OTHER FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FEB 22
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, EGGS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE REAR STARBUCKS STORAGE ROOM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS (REAR STARBUCKS STORAGE ROOM).

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STARBUCKS STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING (NOTED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR).

DEC 15
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served (milk, eggs, etc). Additionally found no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager certificates posted on site. Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site, with original certificates posted, at all times when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

Found the most recent inspection report summary not displayed (from inspection # 1932758, dated 6-14-16). Instructed facility that the most recent inspection report summary must be displayed and visible to customers at all times. Corrected on site by posting today's inspection report summary at end of inspection. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).

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

Observed a torn refrigeration gasket on the right door of the rear two door cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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

Observed the floor under the front counters and sinks to be dirty with water pooled in various areas. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain dry. Observed the rear floor under the ice machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed the rear exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

JUN 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED MIX TEA,AND LEMONADE CARTON IN FRORT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ABLE TO GET TO THE SINK TO WASH HANDS . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO ONE ONSITE WITH A FOOD SANITATION CERTIFIED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NOR POSTED NOR DISPLAY. (MAKING SANDWICHES,AND TEA'S COFFEE.) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

FLOORS THUR OUT THE FRONT AND REAR AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER AND AROUND THE COFFEE FRONT AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

COFFEE,AND EXPRESS-O MACHINE,AND ICE MACHINE NEEDS BACKFLOW PREVENTER

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S IN FRONT PREP FOOD AREA WITHOUT HAIR NET, OR HATS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEE,S HANDLING FOOD MUST WERE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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AUG 15
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

OCT 7
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD IN FRONT PREP AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

OCT 2
2013
FAILED
0 violations

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