Swissotel Chicago - Hotel
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-03-27 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERED A LEAK AT THE PIPING UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2024-04-10 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE PASTRY STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS AFTER USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOORS OF DEBRIS AND PUDDLES IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
2023-09-13 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Ice build-up noted on cooling unit of walk-in cooler, instructed to remove ice and maintain.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Meat slicer not cleaned properly, found food debris behind blade housing, instructed to clean slicer properly and maintain.
2022-07-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS( COOKED PAST, CHICKEN) IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED RICE AND BREAD CRUMB OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK CONTAINERS BY THE DRY STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO WORKING TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/GAUGE FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF CONVEYOR GRADE WAREWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
2021-10-07 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR..) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using disposable cups as a scoop for bulk food container. instructed to use proper scoops.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Slow drainage at 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
2020-10-08 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2019-02-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
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 DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM MUST INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. IN...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE ...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED EXPOSED CLEAN UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN VARIOUS BINS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED UTENSILS, PLATES, POTS AND PANS STORED NEAR THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT ALL MENTIONED ITEMS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE COLD FAUCET HANDLE OF THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
2018-02-27 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN UTENSILS ( WATER CONTAINERS ) NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BUILD UP NOTED IN WALK-IN FREEZERS COOLING UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DAMAGED INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, METAL PLATE NOT EVEN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ICE BINS STORED ON FLOOR OF BAR NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.
2017-04-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SODA GUNS AND SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEES LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2017-04-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE MAIN DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL F...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SODA GUNS AND SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED BY THE ICE MACHINES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEES LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2016-08-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining( Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving/racks that had rust/peeling p...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, needs detailed cleaning food debris removed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Above violation still remaining( Floors in kitchen areas by exposed hand sink and dish machine areas need re-grouting).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Above violation still remaining( Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas shall be replaced. Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed, missing exhaust vent cover(ventilation) by ice machine ...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Above violation still remaining( Kosher kitchen area had broken, missing light shields, shall be provided).
2016-08-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found/observed live fruit flies(gnats) 20 in rear kitchen areas by dish machine, and storage areas(15 ), Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replace...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, needs detailed cleaning food debris removed. Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Break down table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment not clean need had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen areas by exposed hand sink and dish machine areas need re-grouting.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas shall be replaced. Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. missing exhaust vent cover(ventilation), by ice machine areas, shall be provided.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
kosher kitchen area had broken, missing light shields, shall be provided.
2015-10-06 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 46TH FLOOR.ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WINDOW SILLS AT ABOVE LOCATION TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DUST. MUST SEAL TWO HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE BACK LINE OF THE ZURI...
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF, WAITSTAFF, DISHWASHERS AND BAR STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
2014-11-20 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW NECK USED AS MULTI-USE UTENSIL FOR SALAD DRESSING, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTIUE, UNABLE TO WASH INSIDE SURFACES PROPERLY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF EMPLOYEES CAFETRIA BEHIND SODA MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2014-02-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 2.5 GALLON OF SPLIT PEA SOUP STORED IN A LARGE CONTAINER AT 53.0F AT THE CENTER, SOUP PLCAED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER, SOUP DISCARDED VALUED A...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SEVERAL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN UTENSILS (COFFEE POTS) STORED NEXT TO OPEN GARBAGE CONTAINER IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY FROM ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ICE SCOOPS SITTING IN STANDING WATER IN SCOOP HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A DRY CLEAN HOLDER.
2013-09-16 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER BOX LOCATED IN STORAGE ROOM IN L4.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MICROWAVE MACHINES IN THE RED CAFE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE RED CAFE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER (BANQUET COOLER) AND BOTH WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN L4.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS AT IN CONCOURSE LEVEL IN THE LADIES RESTOOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE SO AS TO NOT LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE RED CAFE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
2012-10-16 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND DEBTIS FOUND AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND A LARGE CRACK IN CENTER OF MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR, 2 PIECES OF CARPET MATS FOUND BY 3-COMPS SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO SEAL CRACKS AND REMOVE CARPET.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CREVICES NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
2011-03-09 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER WITH ORANGE FILM ON INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO 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. CEILING VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2010-04-13 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
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. DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO ELECTRICAL PIPES NOT CLEAN TOO, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN A...
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. BASEBOARDS IN DISH WAHING ARE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY.
2010-04-13 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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. DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. PERSONAL ITEMS, HAND BAGS, MAKE UP ...., MUST BE ST...
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