Convene

130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

Other

Last inspected: Dec 27, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Convene three times, with records going back to 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 27, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 27, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “all food employees have food handler training” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Convene is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 27, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, WITHOUT A ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND AN ORIGINAL/VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS (MEASURING 160F) ON SITE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED 2 MALE FOOD HANDLERS (HANDLING COFFEE/MILK) WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Oct 22, 2020

License

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.*

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.*

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.*

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Convene last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Convene on file is from Dec 27, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Convene?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Convene.

Has Convene's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Convene have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Convene 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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