Caffe Mercato (Hilton O'hare Main Lobby)
Last inspected: Jul 26, 2018
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Score
Caffe Mercato (Hilton O'hare Main Lobby) appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2010. On Jul 26, 2018, 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 Caffe Mercato (Hilton O'hare Main Lobby) dates to Jul 26, 2018.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jul 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 11, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE FRONT/SOUTH DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF (48.0F-49.2F).UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REFRIGERATION SERVICE DURING THIS INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 IN THE FRONT/SOUTH DISPLAY COOLER.FOUND HUMMUS AT 47.6F,ASSORTED CHICKEN SALADS AT 48.0F-51.0F,HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES AT 52.0F,ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES AT 49.5F,TUNA PANINIS AT 54.4F,YOGURTS AT 50.0F ETC.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROX:30 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $100.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME.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 handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Jul 24, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the vent cover for the display cooler mounted in the cooler to have dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Sep 19, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the cabinet under the exposed handsink to have water stains and worn surfaces. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the exposed handsink with low hot water pressure. Instructed to increase and maintain.
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Jun 11, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT WORKING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 13, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINIOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #123577 DATED ON 05/09/13 NOT CORRECTED- #33 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN SINK, #34 OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, #40 SANDWICH DISPLAY COOLER THEROMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/13/14). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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May 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SANDWICH DISPLAY COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Aug 21, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NOTED MANAGEMENT USING MILK CRATES TO STORE BEVERAGES) FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET IN PREP AREA.------MUST CLEAN AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK (REAR AREA) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR LEVEL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD AND LIGHT FIXTURES WIT DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE SERVICE/DISPLAY AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE CLUTTER STORED IN REAR, BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE/WALL (NOTED HEAVY DUST AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 19, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,WASTE WATER FROM MIDDLE SINK BACKING UP INTO THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES IN THE BIG KITCHEN OF HILTON;TECHNICIAN CAME TO CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP ,PIPES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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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. PLASTIC COVER FOR DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR THRUOUT BACK OF THE PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND DOOR OF PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 24, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BACK WALL OF THE COFFEE MACHINE,WITH DUST BUILT UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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 THERMOMETER IN THE RACKS/DISPLAY COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caffe Mercato (Hilton O'hare Main Lobby) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caffe Mercato (Hilton O'hare Main Lobby) on file is from Jul 26, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caffe Mercato (Hilton O'hare Main Lobby)?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Caffe Mercato (Hilton O'hare Main Lobby).
Has Caffe Mercato (Hilton O'hare Main Lobby)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caffe Mercato (Hilton O'hare Main Lobby) have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Caffe Mercato (Hilton O'hare Main Lobby) 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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