SWISSOTEL CHICAGO - HOTEL.
323 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
15 of 20 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 272025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERED A LEAK AT THE PIPING UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 102024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE PASTRY STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS AFTER USE.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS OF DEBRIS AND PUDDLES IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 132023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Ice build-up noted on cooling unit of walk-in cooler, instructed to remove ice and maintain.
Meat slicer not cleaned properly, found food debris behind blade housing, instructed to clean slicer properly and maintain.
JUL 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
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 CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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.
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
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)
OCT 72021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR..) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Using disposable cups as a scoop for bulk food container. instructed to use proper scoops.
Slow drainage at 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
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FEB 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPOSED CLEAN UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN VARIOUS BINS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE COLD FAUCET HANDLE OF THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
FEB 272018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN UTENSILS ( WATER CONTAINERS ) NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, METAL PLATE NOT EVEN.
ICE BINS STORED ON FLOOR OF BAR NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.
APR 122017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SODA GUNS AND SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEES LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 52017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED SODA GUNS AND SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEES LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 222016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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 paint, shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, needs detailed cleaning food debris removed).
Above violation still remaining( Floors in kitchen areas by exposed hand sink and dish machine areas need re-grouting).
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 areas, shall be provided).
Above violation still remaining( Kosher kitchen area had broken, missing light shields, shall be provided).
AUG 122016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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/replaced.
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(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machines(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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.
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.
kosher kitchen area had broken, missing light shields, shall be provided.
OCT 62015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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 ZURICH BALLROOM BANQUET SERVICE AREA(STAGING AREA) LOCATED UNDER THE ELECTRICAL BOX. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXHAUST HOOD CEILING VENTS IN THE BANQUET EXHAUST HOODS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF, WAITSTAFF, DISHWASHERS AND BAR STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 202014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW NECK USED AS MULTI-USE UTENSIL FOR SALAD DRESSING, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTIUE, UNABLE TO WASH INSIDE SURFACES PROPERLY.
STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF EMPLOYEES CAFETRIA BEHIND SODA MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 102014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AT $20. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
SEVERAL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN UTENSILS (COFFEE POTS) STORED NEXT TO OPEN GARBAGE CONTAINER IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY FROM ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
ICE SCOOPS SITTING IN STANDING WATER IN SCOOP HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A DRY CLEAN HOLDER.
SEP 162013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER BOX LOCATED IN STORAGE ROOM IN L4.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MICROWAVE MACHINES IN THE RED CAFE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE RED CAFE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER (BANQUET COOLER) AND BOTH WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN L4.
MUST REPAIR ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS AT IN CONCOURSE LEVEL IN THE LADIES RESTOOM.
MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE SO AS TO NOT LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE RED CAFE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
OCT 162012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND DEBTIS FOUND AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
CREVICES NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 92011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
APR 132010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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 AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEBOARDS IN DISH WAHING ARE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY.
APR 132010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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: 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. MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO TO REPAIR.
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 STORED AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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