THE CONGRESS HOTEL.
520 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 30 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 232026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOUR, RICE, AND CORN STARCH WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABLES FOR ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG BACK WALL BEHIND UNUSED REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 152025FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT GAZEBO ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BACK OF GAZEBO PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 32024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Outer opening, holes in wall, kitchen doors that leads to basements not rodent proofed, instructed to install and patch holes to prevent rodents entry.
Ice buckets stored on floor at bar area, instructed to keep off floor.
Peeling paint noted at kitchen ceiling above clean utensils shelves. instructed to remove and maintain.
Broken floor tiles at main kitchen, missing grout. instructed to repair and maintain.
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APR 292024FAILED5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
No hand wash sink provided in the main dish washing area next to large dish machine. Instructed to install. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
No paper towels provide at all prep area hand wash sinks and bar too. All automatic dispensers not functioning. Instructed to provide paper towels to all hand sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Inadequate pest control. Found Rat droppings on the staircase leading from the basement to the first floor kitchen. Instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
Found a dead rat caught in a trap at north kitchen. Instructed to remove all dead rodents.
JAN 132023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS NOTED UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND BEHIND A REAR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED WHILE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CERVICES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 62023FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-501.112(A:1&2) OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, INSPECTOR USED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIP TO CONFIRM AND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIP DID NOT CHANGE COLOR. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 138F CONFIRMED BY A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS NOTED UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND BEHIND A REAR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED WHILE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
4-204.115 OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE GAUGES NOT OPERABLE NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CERVICES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 152021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE AND ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN WALL LOCATED BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAR 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT IN PLACE (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD(OPEN ICE MACHINE(SCOOPS)) AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED FACILITY HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE GAUGE/ MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR, GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE NON FUNCTIONAL FOR WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES, NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. SEE VIOLATION #60
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.SEE VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AT FOR INSPECTION 2213486 PERFORMED ON 08/27/2018. #57 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES, NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. #58 PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
AUG 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED A ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENUS THAT INCLUDES A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
UNABLE TO OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKS AND CERVICES IN THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 202018FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED A ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENUS THAT INCLUDES A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(c).
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
UNABLE TO OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKS AND CERVICES IN THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS FOR THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN
JUN 292017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ABATED. FOUND NO SMALL LIVE FLIES AT THIS TIME.
THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE COOLERS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS HAVE OLD DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE WALL BY THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS DAMAGED AND THE PAINT IS PEELING ON THE DUCT ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA (ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER #21) LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
THE MOP WAS IN A BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 212017FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER (#21) NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 57.6F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT CAN HOLD THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 6LBS. OF RAW CHICKEN (53.8F-53.4F), 9LBS. OF CURRY CHICKEN SOUP (57.4F-57.8F), 2QTS. OF WHIPPED CREAM (53.1F-53.6F), 3LBS. OF BUTTER (52.4F), 2LBS. OF CHICKEN BASE (54.2F), 1GAL OF TARTAR SAUCE (54.2F), 1GAL OF MAYONNAISE (53.2F), 2GALS. OF COLE SLAW DRESSING (52.9F) AND 2GALS OF (THOUSAND ISLAND AND CREAMY GARLIC) DRESSING 53.6F-56.8F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, VALUED AT $336.43. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOUND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE STORAGE RACKS, WALLS, UTENSILS AND SWARMING OVER A BOX OF BANANAS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE COOLERS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS HAVE OLD DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE WALL BY THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS DAMAGED AND THE PAINT IS PEELING ON THE DUCT ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
THE LIGHTING THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS POOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MAINTAIN A WELL LIT AREA.
THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA (ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER #21) LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
THE MOP WAS IN A BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 282017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE COOLERS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS HAVE OLD DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THERE IS A BAD CRACK IN THE CEILING WHERE THE UTENSILS HANG IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
THE LIGHTING THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS POOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MAINTAIN A WELL LIT AREA.
SEP 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK, FOUND POTS AND PANS STORED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN HANDS WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE FROM ANY UTENSILS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
WALK-IN COOLER INTERIOR WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE PLATES AND CRACKES NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PEELING PAINT NOTED ON KITCHEN'S CEILING, INSTRUCTEED TO REMOVE.
FEB 112016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
WALL FAN COVER IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PEELING PAINT NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 292015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LEFT AND RIGHT BASIN PLUMBING, BOTH FAUCET BASES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN ITSELF LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
MAY 222015FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A WALK IN COOLER AT 46.8F IN THE GAZEBO KITCHEN WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, SOUR CREAM, PORK, COOKED POTATOES, PASTA, PIZZA AND EGGS) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (5 LBS OF SHREDDED CHICKEN AT 45.7F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $17, 20 LBS OF CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS AT 46.1F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $58, 4 LBS OF HAMBURGERS AT 45.9F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $24, 5 LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 46.2F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $14, 7 LBS OF SHREDDED PORK AT 45.9F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30, 16 LBS OF PORK SHORT RIBS AT 45.5F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $104, 64 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 46.0F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $144,6 LBS OF COOKED PASTA SHELLS AT 46.2F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10, 12 LBS OF PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 46.8F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $22 AND 8 LBS OF SHELLED EGGS AT 45.9F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40) INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE GAZEBO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR LESS. ALL FOOD MENTIONED ABOVE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED THE WOMEN AND MEN CUSTOMER RESTROOMS WASHBOWLS IN THE HALL WAY NEAR THE GAZEBO RESTAURANT WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE WASHBOWLS OF THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LEFT AND RIGHT BASIN PLUMBING, BOTH FAUCET BASES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN ITSELF LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
NOV 172014FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE BREAKFAST BUFFET WITH FOOD UNPROTECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SNEEZE GUARDS ARE NEEDED AT OPEN PASTRIES AND WITH CUSTOMERS USING BUFFET AS A WALK AROUND THE BACK SIDE OF THE BAR IS IN NEED OF SNEEZE GUARDS. ALL FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-17-14 REPORT #1453221 INSP#218 #32 RUBBER GASKETS THROUGH OUT ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLCING WHERE WORN, TORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #33 THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL STORAGE SPACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALL AT THE DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. WALL HAS DAMAGE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 172014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND SEVERAL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMERATURE DURING SERVICE. FOUND LIQUID EGG PRODUCT, WHOLE EGGS, FETA CHEESE, CUT MUSHROOMS, DICED HAM, SLICED HAM, COOKED PORK SAUSAGE ETC...ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE BEING STORED IN AN ICE BATH IMPROPERLY. ALL PRODUCTS WERE 45.0 - 54.0 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE APPROXIMATELY $35.00 10LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
RUBBER GASKETS THROUGH OUT ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLCING WHERE WORN, TORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL STORAGE SPACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE AREAS, AND IN DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
WALLS AND CEILINGS WITH LARDE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 92013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENERS, REACH IN FREEZERS AND SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND TILED COVING TO THE AREAS BY THE DISH MACHINE, COOLERS, 3-COMP. SINK, BY THE OFFICE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
MUST REMOVE CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT TO WALLS IN MAIN REAR STORAGE AND IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND FIX/PAINT WALL.
MUST FIX LEAKS AT THE PIPE UNDER AND ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
AUG 242012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
NOV 102011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER #20 DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS, DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF RACK BY POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 182011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REACH IN PREP COOLER(COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED THICK DUST BUILD UP ON COOKLINE PREP COOLER CONDENSER/COMPRESSOR AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
JUL 232010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found food debris/grease under tables and counters. (must clean to prevent pest harborage)
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not swept at dry storage areas.
see report dated 5-20-10 234060
see report dated 5-20-10 report 234060
JUN 212010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
see report dated 5-20-10 234060
see report dated 5-20-2010 234060
see report dated 5-20-2010 report # 234060
MAY 202010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Found high temperature dishmachine not sanitizing at bar areas. Final Rinse at 140F. (Found glasses inside dishmachine during inspection)(Dishmachine Tagged) critical violation. citation issued.
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. Found containers on shelving units not stored properly.(Must Invert)
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Found walls at dishwashing areas in poor repair. Found wall behind grill at rafael kitchen in poor repair.(missing wall tiles)
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. Found no backflow prevention devices for equipment attached to waterlines: 3 ice machines, 4 coffee machines, and 2 soda machines.
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