Hotel Chicago

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	1	0
2025	1	12	1
2024	3	12	4
2023	2	5	0
2022	2	7	0
2020	2	5	1
2019	1	5	0
2018	2	2	1
2017	1	3	0
2016	3	7	1
2015	1	4	0
2014	3	13	2
2013	2	4	0
2012	1	5	0
2011	1	6	1
2010	1	3	0

Jun 16, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

May 14, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED ENGINEER STAFF.OBSERVED THE HOT WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE WAS TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH SAID SINK WHILE EMPLOYEE WERE' ACTIVELY WASHING DISHES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE (ACCESSIBLE) FOR USE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE (2) TWO ICE MACHINES.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS,DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES AT ALL TIMES.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED CUT SLICED HAM AT 50.0F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2.5#'S OF FOOD WORTH $20.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT,(TCS FOODS)STORED IN WALK-IN-COOLER HELD OVER 24 HOURS (PASTA,BEANS AND BEAN SOUP ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT,TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE LOCATED IN THE PREP LINE COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS ALSO,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AT ENTRANCE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 1 (ONE) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Aug 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.

Aug 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11: OBSERVED NO ASTERSIK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND 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
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11: OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS IN SELF SERVICE DINING AREA FOR GUESTS ON THIRD FLOOR THAT ARE NOT PREWRAPPED LAYING IN SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS THAT ARE NOT PREWRAPPED SHALL BE PRESENTED SO THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED BY EMPLOYEES AND BY CONSUMERS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH THE WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH THE WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.

Aug 1, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 73.2-97.2F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THIRD FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND FOURTH FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. 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.
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE IN THIRD FLOOR INNER DINING PREP AREA AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON EDGE OF SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE IN HALLWAY ON THIRD FLOOR. SHIELDS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED IMPROPER FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE FOR A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 170F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AS IT ENTERS THE MANIFOLD MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.6-58.6F(HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM 47.8F, SALMON 53.6F, PASTA 47.6F, YOGURT 51.6F, FRENCH TOAST 55.2F, CHEESE 53.1F, LOBSTER 47.7F, COOKED MUSHROOMS 58.6F, CHICKEN SAUSAGE 57.7F, TURKEY SAUSAGE 57.6F, DICED TOMATOES 50.9F, PORK SAUSAGE 53.1F, PICO DE GALLO(DICED TOMATOES)54.1F AND HAM 50.9F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 12LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERSIK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND 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.
Serious Priority Corrected on site
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AT PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 37.3F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS IN SELF SERVICE DINING AREA FOR GUESTS ON THIRD FLOOR THAT ARE NOT PREWRAPPED LAYING IN SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS THAT ARE NOT PREWRAPPED SHALL BE PRESENTED SO THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED BY EMPLOYEES AND BY CONSUMERS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH THE WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH THE WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.

Oct 26, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Oct 16, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA/SERVING STATION AREA IN THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AND MAINTIN AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR SANITIZING LEVELS AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HAND WASWING SINK IN FRON BAR AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 22, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Nov 15, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN LOBBY BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN 4TH FLOOR DISH AREA AND MAIN COOK LINE RENDERED INACCESSIBLE DUE TO WATER BEING SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS SO THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSURE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKCOMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Feb 14, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jan 17, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN ROOM SERVICE DISH AREA LOCATED ON 4TH FLOOR IMPROPERLY SANITIZING GLASSES AND DISH WARE AT A CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. MACHINES WERE TAGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE BOTH MACHINES SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM AND TO CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL BEFORE USING AGAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG PREP LINE IN MAIN KITCHEN COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK ON END OF PREP LINE IN 4TH FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN WITH LESS THAN AVERAGE WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME IN THE CAULK AROUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE ROOM SERVICE AREA ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Jan 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
Severity not stated
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINER( FLOUR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

USING PAPER CUPS AS A FOOD SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SELF SERVICE FOOD LINE AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA WITH SHORT SNEEZE GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN AFFECTIVE FOOD SHIELD.

Mar 15, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 7, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE MAXWELL BREAKFAST BUFFET. NOTED CUT MELON AT 50 DEGREES F; YOGURT, 55 DEGREES F; CHEESE, 65 DEGREES F; OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $50. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREP, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED OPEN CONTAINERS OF FOOD (OATMEAL TOPPINGS, CHEESE FOR EGGS, CUT FRUIT, PASTRIES) AT THE MAXWELL LOUNGE NOT PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREP DISPLAY AND SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS FOR THESE ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Jul 28, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND SLIGHT GRIMME BUILD-UP AT THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 4TH FLOOR.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND DIRTY CEILING ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE GRILL STATION.FOUND EXHAUST HOOD CEILING VENTS AT THE COOKING LINEGRIMMY WITH GREASE ACCUMUALTION.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE BASE AND THE MIDDLE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 13, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Dec 2, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

BAR GLASS MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT 4TH FLOOR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GLASS MACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/CLEAN ALL FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INTERIOR OF BAR REACH IN COOLERS THERMOMETERS MISSING/BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR BAR COOLERS.

Apr 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 2 DOOR EACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA LOBBY. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. RAW WOOD OF THE DRY GOOD SHELVINGS IN THE LOBBY. MUST SEAL THE WOOD OR PAINT .
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FAN GUARD ONE OUT OF TWO FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE ROOM SERVICE,WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM IN THE LOBBY. VENTILATION NOT WORKING.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Sep 5, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, FISH,BEEF, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVING RACKS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN WITH RUST AND DIRT.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE STOVE. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BY THE DISH WASHING AREAS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING ON WALLS BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR HALLWAY/DRY STORAGE OF FIRST FLOOR.

Jan 21, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI-USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING UTENSILS DURING STORAGE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS,STAINS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM OF MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING WALLS.

Jan 13, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NOTED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY UTENSILS STORAGE RACK OF KITCHEN PREP AREA (MISSING KNOBS)(4TH FLOOR).ALSO NOTED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF BAR DISH WASHING ROOM (1FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER HAND WASH SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.PREMISES HAS OTHER HANS SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD WATER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO HAND SOAP AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK THROUGHOUT BAR PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI-USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING UTENSILS DURING STORAGE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES WITH DIRT AND PEELING PAINT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (4 FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS,STAINS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM OF MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING WALLS.

Mar 22, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 14, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 679688, DATED ON 3-9-12 FOR VIOLATION #34(WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS ARE BUCKLING-UP, MUST FIX). INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE IN A CLEAN UTENSIL.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PLASTIC SHEETS USED TO STUFF UP DRAIN AT 3-COMP SINK TO HOLD THE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SINK STOPPERS.

Mar 9, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

(7-38-030) FOUND THE DISHROOM HANDSINK CLOGGED & FULL OF CLEAR WASTEWATER, DURING INSPECTION-MUST FIX. (ENGINEER WAS ABLE TO FIX ISSUE BEFORE EXIT INTERVIEW). When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

(7-42-010B) LAST INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEW (FROM 3/8/11-VISIT)-MUST POST CONSPICOUSLY FOR PLAIN VIEW OF GUESTS/CUSTOMERS. One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF SMALL COOLER ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN; ALSO MUST CLEAN BUFFET TABLES AT CAFETERIA. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS ARE BUCKLING-UP, MUST FIX. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AROUND COFFEE STATION & AROUND DIRTY LINEN BINS MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Mar 8, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND TOWELS WERE AVAILABLE AT THE 4 EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. THE COOKS PROVIDED HAND TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND TOWELS FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-0005A.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (ROAST BEEF) WAS BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER/WALK-IN COOLER COMBO. REMOVE FOODS OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLER.

Feb 4, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed food build up inside prep coolers rubber gaskets. Must clean and maintain gaskets.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must clean dust build up on walls by electrical box and maintain.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. Handwash bowl draining slowly in dishmachine area. Instructed manager to repair.

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