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American Airlines/Flagship Lounge (T3/K19)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Other
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2016
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, American Airlines/Flagship Lounge (T3/K19) has six inspections in the public record. On Oct 20, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for American Airlines/Flagship Lounge (T3/K19) dates to Oct 20, 2016.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so American Airlines/Flagship Lounge (T3/K19) is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the ceiling in the prep area above the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
35
95
Nov 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: STAND UP PREP REACH IN COOLER #41 NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 45.1 F, FOUND CHEESE, MILK, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 FOR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- MILK AT 44.0 F, CHEESE AT 53.0 F AND BACON AT 44.0 F. INSTRUCTED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CABINETS UNDER SELF SERVICE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
33
86
Jun 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COVERS OF DEBRIS.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
43
90
Jul 19, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINET WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND/BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
35
90
Apr 12, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES UNDER CAPPUCCINO MACHINE
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SCREEN CEILING ON THE FOOD LINE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
86
Feb 10, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE,AT THIS TIME NO FOOD IS BEING PREPARED
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE FOOD SERVICE AREA OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTS THAT ALL LIGHT BULBS ARE SHATTERED PROOF
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIRNETS OR CAP
42
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was American Airlines/Flagship Lounge (T3/K19) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at American Airlines/Flagship Lounge (T3/K19) on file is from Oct 20, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at American Airlines/Flagship Lounge (T3/K19)?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at American Airlines/Flagship Lounge (T3/K19).

Has American Airlines/Flagship Lounge (T3/K19)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at American Airlines/Flagship Lounge (T3/K19) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at American Airlines/Flagship Lounge (T3/K19) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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