Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 4, 2017
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Score
Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 4, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill since Jan 4, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jan 4, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP NOTED ON PANTRY STATION PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AND TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA. STANDING WATER NOTED IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AND RE-GROUT TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN A1 WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED INSTALL.
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Dec 29, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION FOUND OMLET STATION AT DINING AREA WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD. CUSTOMERS BREATHING OVER OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP NOTED ON PANTRY STATION PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AND TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA. STANDING WATER NOTED IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AND RE-GROUT TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN A1 WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED INSTALL.
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Jan 12, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SNEEZE GUARD OR A BARRIER AT OMLET COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD TO PROTECT FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAIMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED O USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED AT WALLS AND CEILING OF SILVER WEAR WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING NEXT TO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PASTRIES AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP TETHERED WITH A CHIAN, ICE SCOOP HOLDER NAILED TO WALL. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FREE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITAIZING.
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Apr 14, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OMELLETE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Aug 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND HOT LINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER LINE AND NEAR REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS.
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Apr 3, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL LIGHT AT POT WASH AREA LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED. MUST CORRECT AND MAITAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 20, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 20, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
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Dec 1, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SINK 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. OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL UNDER/BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.
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Jun 20, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN - OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF GAP UNDER COUNTER AT STARBUCKS COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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 TILES DAMAGED ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAMGED FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER STARBUCKS COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Dec 21, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exterior of dishmachine needs to be wiped down.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found mop buckets not stored properly by dishmachine.(must store at mop sink areas).
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Jul 20, 2010
Routine
2 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. Found interior of ice cream cooler not clean.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors not clean at dishwashing areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 4, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill.
Has Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Hilton & Towers — 720 South Bar & Grill 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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