THE ALLERTON HOTEL.

Chicago Health Dept

701 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

15 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 10

2026

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON USED AND UNUSED PREP AREA HANDWASH SINKS AND SHLEVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

MAY 22

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 ROACH CARCASSES ON 4TH FLOOR BANQUET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY DEAD INSECTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN LIQUOR COOLER. MILK CRATES MAY NOT BE USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE MACHINES ON 3RD AND 23RD FLOOR WITH CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WATER BACKS UP FROM AIR GAP DRAIN ON TO FLOOR AND DOES NOT DRAIN ADEQUATELY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN. MANAGER HAD TECHNICIAN SERVICE FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STOVES, AND COOLERS AS WELL AS OTHER PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED KITCHEN AREA AND ON 4TH FLOOR BANQUET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY OLD UNUSED/ BROKEN EQUIPMENT TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 17

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S 2ND FLOOR GUEST BATHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES, DAMAGED WALL BASES AND BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, DISH ROOM AREA, 3RD FLOOR PANTRY, AND 23RD FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN REAR PREP GRAY DUCK TAPE USED TO COVER HOLE IN STAINLESS STEEEL BACK SPASH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

JUN 10

2024

FAIL 16 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION 2ND FLOOR REAR PREP, 2ND FLOOR BAR, AND 3RD FLOOR PANTRY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS IN 2ND FLOOR BAR,3RD FLOOR PANTRY, 4TH FLOOR PANTRY AND 23RD FLOOR BANQUETS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION ON 2ND FLOOR REAR PREP, 3RD FLOOR PANTRY, EMPLOYEE CAFE AND 23RD FLOOR BANQUETS.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

HOT WATER RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F AND IS MEASURED AT 142.4F. 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.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WILD RICE IS 131.4 °F. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD IS NOT MAINTAINED AT 135°F, OR ABOVE. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS AND DISCUSSED HACCP CONCEPT WITH EMPLOYEE AND PERSON IN CHARGE. INADEQUATELY HELD FOOD WAS RAPIDLY REHEATED TO ABOVE 165°F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2ND FLOOR BAR, AND DISHROOM, RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S 2ND FLOOR GUEST BATHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN REAR PREP GRAY DUCK TAPE USED TO COVER HOLE IN STAINLESS STEEEL BACK SPASH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES, DAMAGED WALL BASES AND BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, DISH ROOM AREA, 3RD FLOOR PANTRY, AND 23RD FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 09-22-2023, REPORT #2582144,. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

SEP 22

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling TCS foods ( chicken, deli meat....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Observed open employees drinks container on prep table, instructed to keep away or use containers with lids.

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JAN 17

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED O LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

SHELVES AND UNDER COUNTER AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE HANDWASH SINK FOR THE LOWER KITCHEN SALAD/BEVERAGE/TOAST PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPERATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET GLASSES AND UTENSILS ON THE TABLES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE/INVERT/COVER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 26

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 19

2018

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2098890 DATED ON 10/16/17 NOT CORRECTED- #33-MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, DRIED FOOD PIECES STUCK ON BACK OF BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY, #35 CHIPPED WALL AT EMPLOYEE CAFE NEXT TO PLATES STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING METAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT HANDLES AS SCOOPS INSIDE ALL BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND BAR HANDWASH BOWLS AROUND HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA 4-DOOR LINE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

OCT 16

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( POTATOES, EGGS, SAUSAGE.... ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

BREAKFAST SELF SERVICE BUFFET WITH INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD, SEVERAL OPEN FOOD TRAYS OUT SIDE FOOD SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL OPEN FOOD ITEMS UNDER A SNEEZE GUARD. SALAD STATION PREP COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON TOP COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, DRIED FOOD PIECES STUCK ON BACK OF BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CHIPPED WALL AT THE EMPLOYEE CAFE NEXT TO PLATES STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES AT FRONT FOOD SERVER STATION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE CUBES.

FEB 7

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT LOWER KITCHEN HAND SINK WHILE STAFF PREPARING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF ). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, ALSO COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MAY 19

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR DUST BUILDUP IN THE KITCHEN: CAN OPENER BLADE, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, LOWER COMPARMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR PANINI PRESS (DUST), CLEAN POT, PAN, AND PLATE STORAGE RACK COVERED IN DUST, AND THE CABINETS UNDER THE FOOD LINE WHERE DIRTY COOKING DISHES AND UTENSILS ARE STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

APR 17

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN ROOM SERVICE KITCHEN OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ROOM SERVICE KITCHEN AND MAIN KITCHEN ON UPPER LEVEL OF FOOD DEBRIS, AROUND AND BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING ABOVE DISH WASHER IN DISH ROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT COVER AT CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN KITCHEN AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES.

APR 21

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

APR 10

2014

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F, AND THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.3F. BOTH UNITS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CUT FRUITS. BOTH COOLERS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 43.5F, SALMON AT 43.7F, CUT FRUIT AT 46.2F, YOGURT AT 47.4F, CHEESE AT 45.8F, AND SHRIMP AT 46.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM. APPROXIMATELY 35 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN AND LOOSE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND COUNTERTOPS ALONG THE COOK'S LINE AND DISH STORAGE SHELVING NEAR THE STAIRS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REPAIR THE FLOORING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD DBERIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL A DRAIN LINE HOSE FOR THE SODA GUN HODLER AT THE BAR AREA.

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