Robey Hotel
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-06-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12: **C** In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS (TONGS & PLASTIC SPATULAS) IN WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WATER, IF STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER, THE WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT LEAST 135�F.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 KNIVES NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALL. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19:TROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
2025-06-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 16 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISH AREA BLOCKED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATIO...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK, NOR THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SERVER FILLING WATERCRAFTS AT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STOP THAT PRACTICE. HAND SINK IS ONLY FOR HAND WASHING AND REMOVAL OF WATERCRAFTS FROM THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR, AND THE EVENT SPACE IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT CHLORINE AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTI...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT CHLORINE AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TECHNICIAN ON SITE DISH MACHINE NOW READING 50 P...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD COLD HOILDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: DICED CHICKEN AT 57.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROU...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: SHREDDED PORK 56.8F, HOLLANDISE SAUCE AT 88.7F, SAUSAGE PATTY AT 46.7F COOKED HASBROWN POTATOES AT 48.9F, MUSHRO...
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, IN KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN.. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY...
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED & RAW MEATS IN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUS...
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, ETC IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. PIC INDICAT...
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, ETC. IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN.. PIC INDI...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, AND HANDSINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL, AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR EL...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS (TONGS & PLASTIC SPATULAS) IN WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WATER, IF STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER, THE WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT LEAST 135�F.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
KNIVES NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALL. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
2024-05-17 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2023-02-28 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS BETWEEN REAR DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO ALLEY. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/GRIME BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND AROUND SINKS HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AT UNUSED COFFEE AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
2021-10-05 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AT 5TH FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREAS FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
2019-11-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT AVOCADO TOAST WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PLATING FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS OR UTENSILS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED CREAM 61.7F, COOKED PASTA 52.4F, SOUP 51.4F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN TWO DRAWER COOLER NEAR FRYERS, AND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT BAR AREA DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOF HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUN...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER 55.9F AND REACH-IN COOLER 53.2F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPAR...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED YOGURT DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN REACH-IN COOLER ON SECOND FLOOR WITH NO LABELS. ALL PACKAGED FOOD DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND ALLERGENS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK SEASONING CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO MEASURE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR ALL MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2018-04-26 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Found no paper towels at the rooftop/uproom bar hand sink and found the 1st floor cafe dish area hand sink to be blocked by a large trash can. Instructed facility to maintain all hand sinks accessible at all times with soap, paper towels, and hot and...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
At the first floor cafe found table settings (utensils and glasses) to be exposed to possible contamination. Instructed facility to store or present in a manner so as to protect utensils from possible contamination and to maintain. Observed small ne...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
At the rooftop/uproom found water spilled and dirt and debris on the floor of the small closet next to the bar. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on the floors of the first floor cafe prep area under and around heav...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
In the first floor cafe observed the caulk between the wall and the dish machine and attached counter to be dirty and worn. Instructed facility to remove caulk, clean affected areas, recaulk, and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the 1st floor cafe dish area exposed hand sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
2017-10-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-10-20 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2017-10-12 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/08/16 REPORT#1971006.(32) NOTED ICE BIN AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA WITH NO LIDS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THR ICE BIN. (38)PREMISESDOES NOT HAVE UTILITY SINK ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION (A...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN 13TH FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA 1ST & 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2016-11-08 Pass License 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED ICE BIN AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN....NOTED PREMISES USING BOTTLES WITH SMALL MOUTH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BOTTLES WITH WIDE MOUTH OPENING FOR PROPER CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR/DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHILEDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A UTILITY SINK ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION (AT THIS ADDRESS). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SINK.
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