THE FAIRMONT CHICAGO.
200 N COLUMBUS DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 29 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 232025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LOBBY ALL GENDER WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LOBBY ALL GENDER WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM.
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF LEFT LARGE ICE MACHINE ON B3 NEXT TO EXIT DOOR, IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON B3 AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON B3 OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT OF LEFT LARGE ICE MACHINE ON B3 NEXT TO EXIT DOOR, IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON B3 AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON B3 OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 162025FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.3-54.6F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, BUTTER(45.9F), HUMMUS(45.9F), GARBANZO BEANS(54.6F), CREAM CHEESE(46.6F) GOAT CHEESE(45.7F), SLICED TOMATOES(52.3F), CANTALOUPE CHUNKS(46.0F), HONEYDEW CHUNKS(46.2F), WATERMELON CHUNKS(45.9F), SALMON(45.3F) AND SHREDDED CHEESE(45.9-46.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $3500 WEIGHING 120LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LOBBY ALL GENDER WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LOBBY ALL GENDER WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM.
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF LEFT LARGE ICE MACHINE ON B3 NEXT TO EXIT DOOR, IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON B3 AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON B3 OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT OF LEFT LARGE ICE MACHINE ON B3 NEXT TO EXIT DOOR, IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON B3 AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON B3 OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2600495 DATED 08/21/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO PORTABLE SNEEZE GUARDS FOR SELF SERVICE BUFFET SETUP FOR CATERINGS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PORTABLE SNEEZE GUARDS FOR SELF SERVICE BUFFET SETUP FOR CATERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
SEP 102024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIORS OF LARGE ICE MACHINE ON B2 AND B3. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES ON B2 and B3 TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO PORTABLE SNEEZE GUARDS FOR SELF SERVICE BUFFET SETUP FOR CATERINGS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PORTABLE SNEEZE GUARDS FOR SELF SERVICE BUFFET SETUP FOR CATERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR TILT SKILLETS OF COOKLINE ON B3. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR TILT SKILLETS OF COOKLINE ON B3 AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED GROUT IN FRONT OF BOTH ICE MACHINES ON B3. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED GROUT IN FRONT OF BOTH ICE MACHINES ON B3 NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSORS, AROUND DOOR AND CEILINGS IN WALKIN FREEZERS 61 AND 64. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE IN SAID AREAS OF BOTH WALKIN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
AUG 212024FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 77.4-78.1F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN B3 WOMEN'S WASHROOM(ALL SINKS EXCEPT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL). INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA OF B2. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA OF B2 FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIORS OF LARGE ICE MACHINE ON B2 AND B3. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES ON B2 and B3 TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 103.1-109.2F(RICE 109.2F, ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH 103.1F AND TURKEY 109.2F). INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $120 WEIGHING 16LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-54.2F(RICE PUDDING 46.4F, HALF AND HALF 46.0F, TOMATO SAUCE 48.6F, AVOCADO SLICES 52.0F, SHREDDED CHEESE 54.2F AND BUTTER 54.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $200 WEIGHING 25LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THREE HOT WELLS IN CAFETERIA USED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 92.7-95.5F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135 AND ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED THREE WELLS(1,2 AND 3) IN CAFETERIA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PORTABLE SNEEZE GUARDS FOR SELF SERVICE BUFFET SETUP FOR CATERINGS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PORTABLE SNEEZE GUARDS FOR SELF SERVICE BUFFET SETUP FOR CATERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR TILT SKILLETS OF COOKLINE ON B3. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR TILT SKILLETS OF COOKLINE ON B3 AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED GROUT IN FRONT OF BOTH ICE MACHINES ON B3. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED GROUT IN FRONT OF BOTH ICE MACHINES ON B3 NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSORS, AROUND DOOR AND CEILINGS IN WALKIN FREEZERS 61 AND 64. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE IN SAID AREAS OF BOTH WALKIN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
JUN 42024PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN 15TH FLOOR PANTRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED COLD FOOD ITEMS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR TEMPORARY COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS IN CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PASTRY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOK LINE AND FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING NEAR DISH MACHINES AND ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ANND GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PASTRY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 142024PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN 15TH FLOOR PANTRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHIHNE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING WITH FINAL RINSE OF 156.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 180F. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON BUFFET LINE AT 15TH FLOOR LOUNGE, EGGS 114.6F, POTATOES 104.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON BUFFET LINE AT 15TH FLOOR LOUNGE, SLICED MELON 62.8F, TURKEY 63.9. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED COLD FOOD ITEMS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR TEMPORARY COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS IN CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PASTRY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOK LINE AND FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING NEAR DISH MACHINES AND ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ANND GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PASTRY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 252023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found 15 lbs of cooked large beef pieces in walk-in cooler held at 52.5f, beef kept in a large 8 inch pan placed in cooler a day before. Instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Food discarded valued at $100. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Improper cooling method for hot TCS foods. Observed a Large container of 30 lbs of cooked beef and gravy being cooled down in walk-in cooler tightly covered in deep 8 inch pan where fat has created a crust on top prevent proper heat exchange and cooling within required time. Instructed manager to break down large food into smaller portions and cover loosely to facilitate cooling down process. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Bulk food not label, ( salt, sugar...) instructed to label.
Inadequate insects control. Found about 100 fruit and house flies in kitchen and dish room, Instructed to eliminate. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)
Broken floor tiles under cook line, instructed to repair and maintain.
JUN 212022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME BOXES OF FOOD SITTING ON THE FLOOR IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO SIT FOOD ON THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL AND FLOOR
AUG 312021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WET WIPING CLOTH KEPT ON PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANI BUCKET.
MAR 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROI) MACHINE ONSITE, (NOT BEING USED) WITH NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (CDPH), AVAILABLE ONSITE. INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP/VARIANCE IS REQUIRED, BEFORE SPECIALIZED PROCESSES CAN BE PERFORMED ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN THE CAFETERIA, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DRIED AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 52019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-501.11 OBSERVED SHELVING UNIT IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER 1 INCH FROM GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE LOWEST SHELF TO AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
5-205.15 OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING SINK IN WOMEN'S LOCKEROOM/WASHROOM, MISSING WATER NOZZLE AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT SENSORED HANDSINK (MEN'S LOCKEROOM/WASHROOM). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 312019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH 7 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BANQUET MAIN KITCHEN HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SHELVING UNIT IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER 1 INCH FROM GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE LOWEST SHELF TO AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING SINK IN WOMEN'S LOCKEROOM/WASHROOM, MISSING WATER NOZZLE AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT SENSORED HANDSINK (MEN'S LOCKEROOM/WASHROOM). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING/HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN ALONG THE BLUE WALL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER BY REMOVING ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES ON THE BLUE WALL LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN B3 PREP AREA AT THE TOP /BASE OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND ARE NOT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
OCT 92018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-501.11, INSULATION AROUND COLD PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, RIPPED AND CONDENSATION NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 12018FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
2-501.11, NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
4-501.112 FOUND CONVEYOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 161F WHILE BEING USED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180 WATER TEMPERATURE OR HIGHER AT FINAL RINSE, PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
3-302.12 MULTIPLE BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH WHITE POWDER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
6-601.11 INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 10 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND COOK LINE AT MAIN KITCHEN AND SEVERAL DEAD ONES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 70-38-020 (C)
4-901.11, SMALL CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY UTENSIL PROPERLY
4-501.11, INSULATION AROUND COLD PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, RIPPED AND CONDENSATION NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.11, FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINES AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.14, CLUTTER NOTED UNDER PREP TABLES, RAGS PILED UP. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE.
PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
JAN 122018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NYLON SHEETS USED AROUND CLEAN DISHES AS A BARRIER, LOOSE WIRES ON FOOD STRAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SURFACE AROUND CLEAN UTENSILS.
ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK MUST BE INSTALL AT THE DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO PASTRIES.
MAR 172017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE TABLE BY THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND STOVES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLERS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALLS UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 2 COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE POT WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 152016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint shall be replaced/repaired(B3 kitchen), caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area(B3) state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area(B3), not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep area(B3), prep lines , dish machine area, and walk in coolers need re-grouting.
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in (B3) prep area, shall be replaced, walls in kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning, walls in walk in coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.
Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area(B3), shall be replaced/provided.
JUN 22015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR UPPER AREAS OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF LIME BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,IE STORAGE UNITS,ICE MACHINE,SINKS,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.ALSO ELEVATE STORAGE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEATS 6-INCHES IN CLOSETS.
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM PIPES AS NEEDED.
MAR 242015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR UPPER AREAS OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF LIME BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,IE STORAGE UNITS,ICE MACHINE,SINKS,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.ALSO ELEVATE STORAGE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEATS 6-INCHES IN CLOSETS.
ALL EMPLOYEE ON DUTY NOT PROVIDED WITH NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE ALL CERTIFICATES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
MAR 172015FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
COLD HOLDING UNITS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE SALAD PREP COOLER 47.8F,AND SUSHI PREP COOLER AT 46.9F.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE SEVERAL COOLERS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE APPROX 1LB COOKED SHRIMP-50.2F,1/2 LB COOKED SHRIMP-48.6F,1/2 LBS BEEF SHORT RIBS-68.2F AND COOKED PORK-65.8F,2LBS COOK CHICKEN STRIPS-48.7F,AND 2LBS RAW SALMON-51.2F, 1/4-LB BLUE FIN TUNA-48.9F, 1/2 LB-EEL-47.2F, 1-LB YELLOW TAIL TUNA-48.7F,1/2 LB OCTOPUS-48.7F AND 1-LB ORZO PASTA-49.7F.APPROX 9LBS OF FOOD AT APPROX COST OF $300.00 WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-005A
OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR USE AT HAND SINK FOR EMPLOYEE FRONT SALAD PREP AREA. SOAP AND TOWEL PROVIDE BY MANAGER DURING INSPECTION-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF ICE,IE FOUND ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR DISH WASHING AREA OF KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED, VISIBLE (BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE THROUGH-OUT UPPER AREAS OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE.MUST CLEAN MACHINE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES,IE 3 BABY,2 MED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING UNDER DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. ALSO APPROX 35 LIVE INSECTS/ GNATS FLYING IN SEVERAL AREAS AND ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,DISH AREA,STORAGE.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-020
INTERIOR UPPER AREAS OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF LIME BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,IE STORAGE UNITS,ICE MACHINE,SINKS,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.ALSO ELEVATE STORAGE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEATS 6-INCHES IN CLOSETS.
OPENING/SMALL HOLES IN WALLS AND ANY GAPS,CRACKS ON WALLS AT DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
OBSERV SEVERAL CLEANING SUPPLIES,DIRTY MOP BUCKETS,DUST PANS IN AREAS OF KITCHEN,STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.
ALL EMPLOYEE ON DUTY NOT PROVIDED WITH NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE ALL CERTIFICATES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
DEC 82014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD DEBRIS STUCK BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTE DTO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
SLOW DRAINAGE AT BREAD/ SALAD MAKING STATION IN FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETR IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 32014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, NOTED AN ORANGE AND GRAY FILM BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FAN COVER FOR WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING THERMOMETER AT SUSHI STATION PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 252013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE HOT LINE AREA AND UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AREA. ALSO IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE HOT LINE AREA.
SEP 122013PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND AN EMPTY 6 DR COOLER WITH OUT ANY FOOD INSIDE IN THE ARIA REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH A POSTED SIGN STATING "OUT OF ORDER". COOLER WAS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO CITATION ISSUED.
DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE BAR DISHMACHINE WITH SIGNAGE STATING "NOT IN USE". ALSO FOUND THE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE 3-COMP SINK WAS SET-UP AT THE BAR AND AT THE REAR PREP AREA TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE PROPERLY. MACHINES TAGGED AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST REPAIR.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE HOT LINE AREA AND UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AREA. ALSO IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE HOT LINE AREA.
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET HANDLE AND COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAKS.
APR 242012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN GRILL AREA, IN DISH MACHINE ROOM AND WHEREEVER NEEDED.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
MAY 252011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS DOORS AND DRAWERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP COOLERS UNDER SUSHI COUNTER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRTY SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MOLD BUILD-UP ON INSULATION PIPE COVERS, FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP COOLERS, LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. GREASY WALLS NEXT TO PREP COOLER AT SUSHI BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
JUN 32010FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. FOUND ONE GALLON OF MILK IN UNLABELED CONTAINER, NO USE BY DATE, UNKNOWN SOURCE, ONLY THE WORD "GOAT" WITH A MARKER HAND WRITTEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN ALL FOODS FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE WITH PROPER LABELING, MILK DISCARDED.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND A BOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT ALL DRAWER COOLERS AND WALK-INS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND ICE MAKER, EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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