British Airways-Club Lounge (T5-M12)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Other
Last inspected: Aug 2, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, British Airways-Club Lounge (T5-M12) has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2017. On Aug 2, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at British Airways-Club Lounge (T5-M12) since Aug 2, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting British Airways-Club Lounge (T5-M12) on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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 2, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 26, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS)CHICKEN,SOUP ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2546272 DATED: 01/07/2022 #47--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RECAULK WALL BETWEEN/BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. #51--INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/2/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (01/07/2022) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MAKER AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SANDWICH COOLER LOCATED BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER IN COOLERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTER AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 7, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RECAULK WALL BETWEEN/BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Nov 19, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT ON PREP TABLE WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F (WHITE BEAN SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCT. TOTAL VALUE $ 3.00 AND TOTAL WEIGHT 1/2 LB. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND MAIN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITHOUT COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - COLD RUNNING WATER WAS TURNED OFF FROM VALVE - MANAGER TURNED COLD WATER ON) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BY (2) DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Aug 9, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN TCS FOODS (COLD SANDWICHES, CHICKEN, HAM ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) 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: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Jan 10, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE STAND-UP COOLER#2 IN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED BEEF BRISKET AT 49.5F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROX: 4 #?S OF FOOD WORTH $40.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEFT DOOR OF THE STAND-UP COOLER #2 TO HAVE A TORN GASKET.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE STAND-UP COOLER#2 AT REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND AROUND THE FRONT OF THE BREAD COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6? INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 28, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no exposed handsink in the rear storage/dishwashing area. Instructed facility to install an exposed handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure and to maintain. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was British Airways-Club Lounge (T5-M12) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at British Airways-Club Lounge (T5-M12) on file is from Aug 2, 2023. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at British Airways-Club Lounge (T5-M12)?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at British Airways-Club Lounge (T5-M12).

Has British Airways-Club Lounge (T5-M12)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at British Airways-Club Lounge (T5-M12) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at British Airways-Club Lounge (T5-M12) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.