Public Chicago Hotel and Pump Room
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2021
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Score
Inspectors have visited Public Chicago Hotel and Pump Room six times, with records going back to 2016. On Aug 25, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Public Chicago Hotel and Pump Room since Aug 25, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Public Chicago Hotel and Pump Room's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10/21/2019 REPORT 2316173 NOT CORRECTED; #58 (2-102.13) NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT CAFE BAR DUMP SINK. MUST REMOVE SIGNAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON "THE ROOM" BAR HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DIPPER WELL AND GLASS RINSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SINK TO PROTECT EQUIPMENT FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE CEILING IN THE LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASE COVING MISSING IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISH ROOM AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Oct 21, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND SELF SERVICE BREAKFAST BUFFET WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD ALL FOOD ITEMS EXPOSED TO CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOOD ( BEEF, EGGS, DELI MEAT....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENTS
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN WITHOUT A VARIANCE. MACHINE IS NOT BEING USED NOR FOOD THAT'S PACKAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM KITCHEN OR OBTAIN A VARIANCE FROM THE OFFICE OF CDPH. MACHINE IS TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PACKAGED FOOD ON THE GRAB AND GO COOLER NOT LABELED PROPERLY. MUST PROVIDE DATE, INGREDIENTS, ADDRESS AND NAME OF PREPARATION, ALLERGEN AND WEIGHT ON ALL PACKAGED FOOD LABELS. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: A MINOR LEAK NOTED AT GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Jul 25, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILD ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP IN MAIN KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST, SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR, ON CEILING DUCT WORK, IN BASEMENT BEVERAGE DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE STAIRS, ADJACENT TO ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT TIMES. OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED COOLER GASKETS AT HOT LINE COOLERS, IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 19, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING STRAWBERRIES FOR VARIOUS READY TO EAT DESSERT ITEMS, AT MAIN KITCHEN DESSERT/ SALAD STATION WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GARNISH 2 COCK TAIL BEVERAGES, WITH SLICED CUCUMBER AND LEMON ZEST, AT BAR WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS NOT ALLOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, ETC. TO ELIMINATE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM A COMPARTMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN PASTRY KITCHEN, OBSERVED CLEAR WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO A DIFFERENT COMPARTMENTS. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE TO NOT USE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED SITE TO USE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH DISH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SINK SO WHEN WASTE WATER IS RELEASED NO BACK UP OCCURS, BEFORE RE INSPECTION. VIOLATION CORRECTED BY END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS AT MAIN BAR, AS WELL AT HAND SINK IN ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA ON BASEMENT LEVEL. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE ADEQUATE PAPER TOWELS, SOAP AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MANAGER CORRECTED THE VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES, ACTIVELY FLYING AROUND AT BAR AREA ON CEILING AND BACK BAR AREA WALL AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILD ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP IN MAIN KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST, SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 31, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND PRE-PRACKAGED GRAB AND GO SALADS, YOGURT AND FRUIT CUPS AND COOKIES AT THE LIBRARY LOUNGE BAR AND REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNIT NO PROPERLY LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND A DIRTY AND RUSTED OUT GREASE TRAP LID AT THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE, REPAINT, AND RECAULK THE TOP EDGES OF THE GREASE TRAP LID SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND A HEATING PIPE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE WITH THE WRAPPING IN POOR CONDITION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WRAPPING AROUND HEATING PIPE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FOUND IT TO BE CHIPPED AND TORN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM AREA AS WELL AS A LEAKING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SMALL LEAK AT THE 3-COMP SINK FAUCET BASE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER WITH A LONG BEARD PREPARING SAUCES NOT WEARING A FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.
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Aug 30, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE COOKLINE PREP COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACKENED LOOSE CAULK AROUND THE DISHMACHINE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT BARS FOR ICE BINS USED FOR CONSUMABLE ICE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SIDES OF COOLERS IN COFFEE SERVICE STATION,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER LOCATED IN ROOM NEAR THE PUMP ROOM BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING WITH PEELING PAINTS ALONG THE MULTI-USE UTENSIL,CONTAINER STORAGE SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS OF BARS AND ON VENTS INSIDE THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND BASEMENT PASTRY PREP AREA NEAR THE OVENS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE PUMP ROOM BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Public Chicago Hotel and Pump Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Public Chicago Hotel and Pump Room on file is from Aug 25, 2021. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Public Chicago Hotel and Pump Room?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Public Chicago Hotel and Pump Room.
Has Public Chicago Hotel and Pump Room's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Public Chicago Hotel and Pump Room have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Public Chicago Hotel and Pump Room means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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