THE TALBOTT HOTEL.

Chicago Health Dept

20 E DELAWARE PL · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).

5 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 12

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST IN BASEMENT IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR. GASKETS WERE BROKEN AND TOP OF FREEZER CRACKED EXPOSING CUSHION ON INTERIOR OF LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CREATES.

MAY 20

2025

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 11:00 AM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

OBSERVED LEMONS ON SITE WITH SIGNS OF SPOILAGE. LEMONS CHANGED TO GREENISH COLOR WITH WHITE FUZZY MATERIAL COMING OUT OF THEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS IN GOOD CONDITION. MANAGER DISCARDED. 8 POUNDS OF LEMONS ($7) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED OATMEAL HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/4 POUND OATMEAL ($2) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST IN BASEMENT IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR. GASKETS WERE BROKEN AND TOP OF FREEZER CRACKED EXPOSING CUSHION ON INTERIOR OF LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CREATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE UP TO DATE.

JUN 12

2024

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED BASMENT PREP HANDWASHING SINK DETERIORATING AT BASE OF FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS IN COLD HOLD IN REAR PREP 1DOZEN EGGS AT 60.7F AND PORK SAUSAGE AT 57.4F, FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. 4 LBS 29.00 IN VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES AND IN BASMENT PREP AREA BASEMENT DISH AND DRY STORAGE AREA. LOOSE CEILING TILES NEXT VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA, BASMENT PREP BROKEN FLOOR TILES, AND CONCRETE THROUGHOUT BASMENT PREP AMD DISHWASHING AREAS MISSING ACCESS PANAL IN BASTMENT PREP.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HANGING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED FOR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 15

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PRE SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERHEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

AUG 30

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label.

Minor Sanitation

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

Deli cup not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry utensils, no use of cloth towels to dry utensils.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Basement kitchen floor missing tiles around grease trap, instructed to install.

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