Courtyard by Marriott — Copper Fox / Starbucks
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Courtyard by Marriott — Copper Fox / Starbucks 24 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Courtyard by Marriott — Copper Fox / Starbucks is doing better than most peers. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAPS AT RESTAURANT SIDE REVOLVING DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA SYRUP SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER SODA SYRUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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86
Mar 4, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED �FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISH AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES
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Feb 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ON MAIN PREP REACH IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATO 48.3F, SLICED CUCUMBER 46.9F, SLICED HAM 45.8F, GROUND PORK SAUSAGE 50.8F AND SLICED TURKEY SANDWICH 49.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE MEASURING GAUGE NOT WORKING FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF COMMERCIAL WAREWASHING MACHINE AT BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISH AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels provided at Starbucks prep station hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)
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Mar 8, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( eggs, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing a hair restraint, instructed to wear.
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Dec 6, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: In-use utensils stored in standing water, instructed to store utensils according to health code, ie.
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95
Dec 14, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE GAP BETWEEN THE BAFFLE FILTERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD BEER RESIDUE, TRASH, AND OTHER DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE STARBUCKS/KEG WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 7, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA; 15 ON THE DISH MACHINE AND WALLS SURROUNDING THE DISH AREA, AND ANOTHER 15 ON THE EQUIPMENT AND THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE COFFEE PREP AREA/ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS; ADVISORY IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. MUST REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD BEER RESIDUE, TRASH, AND OTHER DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE STARBUCKS/KEG WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE GAP BETWEEN THE BAFFLE FILTERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Oct 22, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPATULAS IN FRONT COOK LINE WITH BURNT HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SPATULAS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON WALLS AND BLACK DUST ON CEILING PANELS NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 9, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BAR AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP AREA STAND UP 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (PEPSI COOLER) NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52.1 F, FOUND CREAM CHEESE, MILK INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- CREAM CHEESE AT 50.5 F, CHEESE AT 46.5 F, HAM AT 46.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, EGGS, CHEESE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS SURFACES PITTED/DARK GROOVES ALSO OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS AND COOLERS DOOR GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Aug 15, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS TALL GLASS BOTTLES HOLDING JUICES AND SYRUPS NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND AROUND VARIOUS LARGE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FOUND ALL LARGE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA DIRTY WITH EXCESS GRIME AND FOOD BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NON-WORKING VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR REAR AREA AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT ABOVE MENTIONED.ALSO FOUND A LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.OBSERVED A FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER TOUCH BREAD WITH HIS BARE HANDS TO MAKE A SANDWICH AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER BLOW AIR FROM HIS MOUTH INTO THE GLOVES TO PUT THE GLOVES ON AND ALSO DID NOT WASH HIS HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING ON THE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES MUST BE DONE AT ALL TIMES. HANDS MUST ALWAYS BE WASHED WITH SOAP, HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND USE OF PAPER TOWELS TO DRY HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING ON GLOVES. ALSO GLOVES MUST ALWAYS BE USED WHEN HANDLING, AND PREPARING READY-TO-EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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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: DURING INSPECTION FOUND OVER 40 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PREMISES MUST BE PEST/INSECT FREE AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO AUGUST 14, 2017.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A GUSHING LEAKING UNDER THE PIPE SEAL AT THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES MUST ALWAYS BE WELL MAINTAINED AND IN WORKING ORDER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS TALL GLASS BOTTLES HOLDING JUICES AND SYRUPS NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND AROUND VARIOUS LARGE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FOUND ALL LARGE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA DIRTY WITH EXCESS GRIME AND FOOD BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY AND GRIME FILLED GROUT ALONG THE TOP OF THE WALL BASE WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE DISH MACHINE TABLE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NON-WORKING VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR REAR AREA AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT ABOVE MENTIONED.ALSO FOUND A LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN POT AND PANS STORED NEXT TO MOP SINK AND HANGER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARD BOARD LINING 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: FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER PREP SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO 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: METAL SHEETS COVERING WALL AROUND DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY, GAPS AND CREVICES NOTED BEHIND, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT AND SEL EDGES PROEPRLY. FLY TRAP NOTED ON KITCHEN'S WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. DUSTY CEILING AT REAR SIDE OF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HINDS WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET REST ROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS NOT VENTED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHINGS STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS RACK IN DISH ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. A ROPE IS HANGING FROM ICE MAKER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Jul 26, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 COLD HOLDING UNIT REFRIGERATORS ON THE FRONT FOOD LINE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE REFRIGERATORS MENTIONED ABOVE WERE 52.7F AND 59.0F BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND 53.0F AND 59.0F BY MY THERMOMETER. REFRIGERATION UNITS WERE TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS PLEASE EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG OR FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR A TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE 2 COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT WERE TAGGED; SLICED HAM AT 50.0F, CUBED HAM AT 53.4F, SHELLED EGGS AT 57.5, CONTAINER OF RAW SCRAMBBLED EGGS AT 58.6F, SLICED TOMATO AT 56.4F, CONTAINER OF PESTO AT 58.4F, SLICED BELL PEPPERS AT 49.8F, CONTAINER OF BEEF AT 49.9F, 3 CONTAINERS OF CHEESE AT 54.4F, 5 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SALAD DRESSINGS AT 56.0F, FRENCH TOAST BATTER AT 53.4F, AND VARIOUS SLICED VEGETABLES AT 50.F-55.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE SERVING POENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. CHICKEN, PORK, EGGS, BEEF, ETC. MUST HAVE ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATING HOURS WITH CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON ABSORBENT LINERS ONLY TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING OF LINER AND EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE POTATO SLICER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE LIGHT SHIELD, CEILING TILES, AND VENT ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THEROMOMETER FOR THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Jul 6, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP, AND FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE GRILL AT FRONT OF SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE LINE OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS UNDER SHELVING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH ROOM AREA.
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Jun 24, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (36 RAW EGGS) IN PAN OF FRONT SERVICE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 52.8F-61.3F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED EGGS. APPROX. WT. 4LBS,AND VALUE $8.00. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 40 F OR LOWER. CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN ROOM SERVICE AREA RESTING ON WALL AND CEILING, 7 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL IN DISHROOM AND PREP AREA AT REAR, ALONG WITH 15 ON WALL/CEILING LEADINDG TO GARBAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP, AND FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE GRILL AT FRONT OF SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE LINE OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS UNDER SHELVING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH ROOM AREA.
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Jan 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 120 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED ON PREMISES, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, OATMEAL AND SAUSAGES, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NONE AVAILABLE FOR VIEW. MUST PROVIDE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING LIGHT PANELS AT REAR. MUST PROVIDE WHERE NECESSARY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jan 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED ON PREMISES. NONE AVAILABLE FOR VIEW. REVIEWED, A VALID CITY OF OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS PROPS UNDER DISH MACHINE FOOD DISPOSAL. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER IN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND IN SMALL BANQUET PREP AREA. CORK BULLETIN BOARD ON WALL AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR GRILL LINE DRAWER COOLER.
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Jan 25, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOLERS AT THE COOK'S HOT LINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING AND DISH ROOM EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 22, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: UNHYGIENIC FOOD PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED THE CHEF TASTE A PIECE OF BACON BY DIPPING THEIR BARE HAND INTO THE CONTAINER OF BACON IN THE HOT HOLDING CONTAINER, TEAR OFF A PIECE OF THE BACON AND EAT IT. THE OTHER SECTION OF THE PIECE OF BACON WAS LEFT IN THE CONTAINER WITH THE OTHER COOKED PIECES OF BACON. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW SANITARY PROCEDURES FOR TASTING FOODS AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE CONTAINER OF BACON. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN DISREPAIR AT THE DISHWASH AREA. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE DISPLAYED BY THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS AT 160F. ALSO OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED AT THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH DISHMACHINES SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS ABOVE 180F AND THE CHLORINE SANITIZER IS AT 100PPM FOR THE BAR DISHMACHINE. BOTH DISHMACHINES WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO WASH AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE BAR AND PREP AREAS. OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 102-103F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE DISHROOM, PREP AND BAR AREAS. MANAGEMENT WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND NOTIFIED THE ONSITE ENGINEERS TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM, WHICH WAS A BROKEN IMPELLER FOR THE WATER PUMP IN THE BASEMENT. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED OF CRITICAL VIOLATION. WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WAS ABOVE 110F BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOLERS AT THE COOK'S HOT LINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING AND DISH ROOM EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 8, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. ICE SCOOP HOLDER IN POOR, CRACKED AND DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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. INSIDE OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED MGR TO 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CRACKED PANEL ON WALL BEHIND FRONT PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Sep 22, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT BASEMENT BANQUET ROOM, PANEL OF WOOD UNDER THE BAR COUNTER-DUE TO FOOD STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND UNUSED SODA MACHINE, AROUND THE DRAINS AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BAR, UNDER THE ICE BIN AT FRONT OF KITCHEN MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS & KEPT DRY. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER/FAN GUARDS IN BASEMENT MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. MISSING FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST BE PROVIDED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEAANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Jan 5, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. 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. OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND SHELF RACKS AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVERS/END CAPS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL LIGHT COVERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING(LEFT SIDE FAUCET). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Courtyard by Marriott — Copper Fox / Starbucks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Courtyard by Marriott — Copper Fox / Starbucks on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Courtyard by Marriott — Copper Fox / Starbucks?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Courtyard by Marriott — Copper Fox / Starbucks.
Has Courtyard by Marriott — Copper Fox / Starbucks' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Courtyard by Marriott — Copper Fox / Starbucks have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
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How often is Courtyard by Marriott — Copper Fox / Starbucks inspected?
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