Convene

131 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603
American
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2022
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Convene, the earliest from 2019. Convene was last inspected on Nov 17, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 17, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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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
Nov 17, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION # 2312437 DATED 9/17/2019. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK PEPPER AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Sep 17, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 8, 2019
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE DOOR (16 W. ADAMS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAISED FLOOR DRAINS ON THE BAR AREA IN NEED OF SEALING TO ALLOW FOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Convene last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Convene on file is from Nov 17, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Convene?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Convene.

Has Convene's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Convene have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two 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.