Chicago O'hare Marriott Hotel — Harvest Grill

8535 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL 60631
American
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2015
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Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2010, Chicago O'hare Marriott Hotel — Harvest Grill has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2015. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 30, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chicago O'hare Marriott Hotel — Harvest Grill trails the local norm. 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
Mar 30, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NTO MEET TEMEPRATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND SERVICE. FOUND CHILI THAT WAS COOKED 3-29-2015 INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER 20 LBS AT 53.9 F TO 55.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIAL LYHAZARODUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARODUS FOODS MUST BE COOLED FROM 140 F TO 70 F IN 2 HOURS AND 70 F TO 40 F IN 4 HOURS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). VALUE $130.00
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS NOT MANTAINED ON 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TOP PREP TABLE, GASKET ON 2 COOLER IN BAKERY,EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS IN CAFETERIA, CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COUNTER, FOIL ON TO OF STORAGE SHELVES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: TILED COVING ALONG WALLBASE IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED TILE AND RESEAL. VENTILATION COVERS IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER FOR THREE COMPARTMENT NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOLDER FOR SPRAYER ABOVE WATERLINE OF SINK. DRAINLINE UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETERS CONSIPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.9 F AND 49.1 F HELD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER #16-DRESSING, PICO DE GALLO, RIBS AND MAYONNAISE. HOWEVER FOUND SAID REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 39.7 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE SAID ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT BAKERY AREA AND ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAKERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAKERY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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May 23, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT/RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE SERVING LINE OF ASSOCIATE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE ASSOCIATE DINING AREA, AND REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE GREASE CONTAINERS ARE STORED. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP AND DEBRIS INSIDE HOODS OF COOKING STOVE VENTILATION AT THE ASSOCIATE DINING AND MAIN KITCHEN (BANQUETTE KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL FILTERS INSIDE THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN ON REGULAR BASES.
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May 16, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A YELLOWISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL ICE MACHINE IS CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE ASSOCIATE FOOD DINING AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND STAR BUCKS/BAR PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FLYING INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOORS AT THE RECEIVING AREA BY THE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTE SERVING PLATES, BOWLS,CUPS ETC NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SERVING PLATES, CUPS ETC OR COVER TO PREVENT DUST PARTICLES OR CONTAMINATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT/RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE SERVING LINE OF ASSOCIATE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE ASSOCIATE DINING AREA, AND REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE GREASE CONTAINERS ARE STORED. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP AND DEBRIS INSIDE HOODS OF COOKING STOVE VENTILATION AT THE ASSOCIATE DINING AND MAIN KITCHEN (BANQUETTE KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL FILTERS INSIDE THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN ON REGULAR BASES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 24, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Dec 13, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 21, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BY THE MILK DISPENSING AREA TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY DUST AND CONTAMINANTS.MUST REPAIR THE MISSING PART OF THE RUBBER GASKET ON ONE OF THE 2 ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE WARMER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ABOVE THE COFFEE SERVING AREA.CEILING VENT RUSTED AND NOT MAINTAINED ABOVE THE SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE THE RUST. CRACKED TILES ON THE WALLS AT THE END OF THE PREP TABLE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SERVING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE LOADING AREA BY THE DISH MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB BY THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago O'hare Marriott Hotel — Harvest Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago O'hare Marriott Hotel — Harvest Grill on file is from Mar 30, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago O'hare Marriott Hotel — Harvest Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chicago O'hare Marriott Hotel — Harvest Grill.

Has Chicago O'hare Marriott Hotel — Harvest Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chicago O'hare Marriott Hotel — Harvest Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chicago O'hare Marriott Hotel — Harvest Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.