SHERATON CHICAGO HOTEL/TOWERS.
301 E NORTH WATER ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 27 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 302025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED POT & PAN HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED CHIPPED & BUBBLING PAINT IN THE CEILING IN THE DISHROOMS ON 2ND & 5TH FLOOR AND CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN 2ND FLOOR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. NOTED CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN DISH ROOM CEILING HAS BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JAN 232025FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN BOTH DISHROOMS LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR. 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 INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN POT& PAN DISH ROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. 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). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE BANQUEST WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: VARIETY OF SOUP RANGING IN TEMPERATURES FROM 58.7F-61.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE 5TH FLOOR BANQUEST OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF BEVERAGE STORAGE CASE BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE 5TH FLOOR NEXT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM TEA STORAGE CLOSET. NOTED 3 MOUSE DROPPING AND BIRD FEATHERS OBSERVED IN TEA STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND BIRD FEATHERS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED POT & PAN DISH MACHINE EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ANDMAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED CHIPPED & BUBBLING PAINT IN THE CEILING IN THE DISHROOMS ON 2ND & 5TH FLOOR AND CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN 2ND FLOOR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. NOTED CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN DISH ROOM CEILING HAS BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT I WALK-IN PASTRY FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 232024FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS MISSING AT DISH AREA HANDSINK. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DELI SLICERS IN DELI PREP AREA SLIGHTLY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HOT WATER RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F AND IS MEASURED AT 130.3F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR UNIT SO THAT HOT RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180-194F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG REMOVED BY A HEALTH INSPECTOR ONCE DISH MACHINE IS PROPERLY REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF GROUND BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. 10LBS OF GROUND BEEF MEASURED AT 52F. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PREPARED FOOD (SHREDDED BEEF) IN BANQUET WALK-IN COOLER NOT MARKED WITH A USE-BY/DISCARD DATE. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $41 DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS AT WALK-IN COOLER NEAR OFFICE. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BANQUET DISH STORAGE AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE ROACHES IN EMPLOYEE KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE RODENT DROPPINGS AND ROACH INSECTS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS SOILED WITH DUST. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
OBSERVED STAGNANT PUDDLE WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS AND CEILINGS SOILED WITH DUST, BLACK GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
APR 122023PASSED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
No hands washing signs in employees men's toilet room, instructed to provide.
Weak hot and cold water pressure at dish room hand wash sink, instructed to provide adequate
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APR 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Weak hot and cold water pressure at dish room hand wash sink, instructed to provide adequate pressure.
No hands washing signs in employees men's toilet room, instructed to provide.
High temp conveyor dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse 130f, instructed manager to provide 180f at final rinse, machine was being used during inspection, machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request. Priority violation 7-38-025.
Bulk food bins (sugar) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
JAN 262022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HAND WASH SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEVERAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, FLOUR...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. SPRAY BOTTLE IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES.
FEB 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
HIGH TEMP DISH WITH FINAL RINSE AT 220F, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FINAL RINSE NOT EXCEEDING 195F, ALSO FOUND 2 LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINES NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, NO CHLORINE REGISTERED AT TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. BY THE END OF INSPECTION TECH ARRIVED AND IN PROCESS OF REPAIRING MACHINES.
FOUND 30 LBS OF HEAVY CREAM PASTA SAUCE AT 52.4F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.
FOUND SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED ( SOUP, COOKED MEATS...), INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. NO CITATION ISSUED
FLY TRAPS INSTALLED ABOVE OPEN FOOD CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
HAND SINK TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK MISSING A SPLASH GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MOLD LIKE FILM NOTED ON WALLS THROUGH OUT MAIN DISH MACHINE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN COOKED FOOD WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 242019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN COVERED WITH RUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN WITH BROKEN, DIRTY CERAMIC COATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3-701.11- OBSERVED WHITE, BROWN AND GRAYISH BLUE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON TOP SURFACE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, STORED IN PROTEIN WALK IN COOLER, WITH OTHER FOODS: 3LBS OF BROWN MUSHROOM SAUCE, $20.00 7LBS OF CREAM SAUCE, $28.00 4LBS CHILI SAUCE, $7.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT UNSAFE OR SPOILED FOODS SHALL BE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SPOILED OR UNSAFE FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED 14LBS, AT A VALUE OF $55.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
8-103.11-OBSERVED VACUUM SEALING MACHINE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEAL FOODS UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. NO CITATION ISSUED."
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
8-304.11(A)- OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM 3/30/18 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PASTRY WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 45.0 F, FOUND CREAM CHEESE, HEAVY CREAM, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- DEVONSHIRE CREAM AT 45.0 F, CREAM CHEESE AT 45.0 F, WHOLE EGGS AT 46.0 F, EGG YOLKS AT 45.5 F, HEAVY CREAM AT 45.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT BANQUET PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 272017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOLER #29.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND PEELING WALL PAPER AT WALLS INSIDE THE LADIES RESTROOM STALLS AND AT THE ENTRY WAY INTO THE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND BROKEN WALL TILE AND HOLE NEXT TO THE DOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ACCUMULATED DUST AT ALL CEILINGS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 292016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON WALLS IN BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY AT TRAY MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
NOV 172015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 2 DOOR COCA COLA COOLER AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F AND A 2 DOOR TRAULSEN PREP COOLER AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F BOTH WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (10LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 52.4F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50, 8LBS OF SWEET CREAM AT 48.0F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $27, 8 GALLONS OF OPEN RANCH SALAD DRESSING AT 51.5F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $70 AND 3 LBS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 52.0F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $32) INSIDE OF A TRAULSEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OR A 2 DOOR COCA COLA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 29LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $179. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED THE WALL/BASEBOARDS UNDER THE SINK AT THE BUS STATION OF THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BASEBOARDS.
MAY 212015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
WALLS UNDER THE POT WASHER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLE AND REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE POT WASHER AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
MUST REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER # 24.
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT THE LARGE ICE MACHINE.
NOV 212014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS BROKEN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER #24 AND #30. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK INSIDE OF THE STAGING ROOM DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKETS IN THE PREP AREA AND LARGE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
APR 182014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CAULK AT POT WASHER DRAIN BOARD WITH A MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CAULK AT POT WASHER.
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BROKEN AND/OR MISSING: AT THE BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER DOORWAY, MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE STORE ROOM AND THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER INSIDE OF THE STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULTAED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LIGHT SHIELDS BROKEN: MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN FREEZER AND THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER IN THE STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULBS BLOWN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK IN FREEZER IN THE STORE ROOM AND UNDER THE BAKERY HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: THE HANDSINK PLUMBING IN THE STAGING ROOM, HANDSINK PLUMBING IN THE POT WASHING ROOM, HANDSINK PLUMBING NEXT TO THE BAKERY ENTRANCE AND THE KETTLE PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
AUG 132013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1110359 ON 8/5/13 NOT CORRECTED: 18/02 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE MAIN BANQUET KITCHEN AND CAST CAFE. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ORKIN PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE REMOVED WITH THE USE OF A VACUUM DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
AUG 52013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE MAIN BANQUET KITCHEN AND CAST CAFE. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLER #32 IN THE STAGING ROOM.
REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES AT THE CORNERS OF THE DOOR ENTRY TO THE POTWASHING ROOM.
FEB 212013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1110289 ON 2/7/13 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM, ESPECIALLY IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 33 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THESE AREAS. MANAGEMENT VACUUMED THE FRUIT FLIES DURING THE INSPECTION. ORKIN PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED BY MANAGEMENT AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION FOR A PEST INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PASTRY WALK-IN COOLER.
REPLACE THE MISSING OR BROKEN WALL TILES NEXT TO THE BAKERY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FEB 72013FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MEATBALLS AT 122.3F, HAMBURGERS AT 130.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 60.8F, AND CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 58.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING SERVICE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED HOT DOGS COOKING ON A ROLLER GRILL WITH NO SNEEZEGUARD OR PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION ON THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE IN THE EMPLOYEE (CAST) CAFETERIA. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE HOT DOGS FROM THE ROLLER AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO STEAM THEM TO COOK THEM AND THEN PLACE THEM IN THE STEAM TABLE TO STAY HOT. ALSO, NO SNEEZEGUARD PROVIDED FOR THE DELI SELF SERVICE LINE IN THE EMPLOYEE (CAST) CAFETERIA. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND INSTALL A SNEEZEGUARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM, ESPECIALLY IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DETAIL CLEAN THE HANDSINK NEXT TO THE PASTRY PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF COCA-COLA COOLER AT THE CAST CAFE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PASTRY WALK-IN COOLER.
REPLACE THE MISSING OR BROKEN WALL TILES ACROSS FROM THE ISSUE COOLER, AND NEXT TO THE BAKERY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PASTRY PREP TABLE AND WALK-IN COOLER #34.
JUL 172012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLY TRAPS INSTALLED ON KITCHEN WALLS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AN AREA WHERE THERE ARE NO OPEN FOOD ITEMS NOR PREPERATIONS.
DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT THROUGH OUT MAIN KITCHEN FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACES BROKEN TILES AND GROUT ALL AREAS WHERE IS NEEDED.
WALLS ARE EXTEREMELY DIRTY AT UNDER TRAYS WASHING MACHING COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 112011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CEILING AT SILVERWARE DISHROOM MUST BE FREE OF MILDEW OR PEELING PAINT (5TH FLOOR)-MUST ADDRESS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
OCT 112011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
(7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND 4-BOXES OF FRESH CHICKEN IN BOXES IN A WALK-IN COOLER, THAT WERE EACH SITTING ON 1-2 INCHES OF ICE WATER, INSIDE A METAL PAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRODUCT & STORE ABOVE/AWAY FROM MELTED ICE WATER. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.
CEILING AT SILVERWARE DISHROOM MUST BE FREE OF MILDEW OR PEELING PAINT (5TH FLOOR)-MUST ADDRESS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
OCT 32011FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
(7-38-030)- (INADEQUATE PLUMBING) NOTED WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY ON TO THE FLOOR UNDER THE SANITIZING SECTION OF THE 3-COMP. SINK AT POTWASHING AREA-MUST FIX. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER OF SMALL COOLER AT SOUTH WALL OF CAFETERIA PREP LINE-MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS & UNDER SINKS IN DISHROOMS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. ALL FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES NEED CLEANING ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
OPENING ON THE WALL UNDER HANDSINK IN CAFETERIA & UNDER POTWASK SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN; PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT SILVERWARE DISHROOM (5th FL)& MILDEW ON CEILING ABOVE THIS SAME SINK-MUST BE ADDRESSED. WALLS AROUND GARBAGE BINS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
MOST WASHERS ON SINK FAUCETS THRU-OUT FACILITY ARE LEAKING-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
FEB 252011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST STORE CLEAN PLATES/DISHWARE INVERTED ON DOLLIES/LOWERATORS, OR COVER. 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.
ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CAN OPENER, FAN GUARDS/COMPRESSORS OF MOST COOLERS, SOME WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES-DUE FOOD STAINS/DEBRIS. COUNTERTOPS AT CAFETERIA (FOR SELF SERVICE) MUST BE FREE OF SPILLS/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES & RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AT THE 5TH FLOOR MAIN DISHROOM AREA (IN DIS-REPAIR); KEEP FLOORS CLEAN & DRY AT ALL TIMES; & REPAIR AREAS AROUND FLOOR DRAINS-TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
SOME MOLD BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING, - MUST BE REMOVED; TO THE LEFT OF POTWASHING MACHINE AT MAIN KITCHEN; ANY MOLDY CAULKING AROUND SPLASH GUARDS OF SINKS IN DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. MUST SEAL/PATCH AN OPENING ON THE WALL BELOW EYEWASH SINK IN 5TH FLOOR DISHROOM. MUST COVER OPEN INSULATION ABOVE OVER THE POTWASHING MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK AT WEST SIDE PANEL & BOTTOM PIPE OF DISHMACHINE IN THE 5TH FLOOR; LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY TO 3-STEAM JACKETED KETTLES; SLOW DRAIN AT EYE-WASH SINK IN MAIN DISHROOM AT 5TH FLOOR. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. GROUT NEED IN VARIOUS AREAS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. TILES BROKEN OR MISSING IN NEED OF REPAIRING/REPLACING.
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