Embassy Suites
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2022
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Score
Embassy Suites has been inspected 20 times since 2010. Embassy Suites was last inspected on Feb 17, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Embassy Suites's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 17, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 150.9F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-192F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 4, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON TOP OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS AND BROOMS STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN POT AND PANS RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FLOUR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER BEHIND BLADE NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Aug 15, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING ANG DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(f)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER HEAD CEILING WATER PIPES IN THE DRY STORAGE/ WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ENCASING ON MISSING AREAS OF WATER PIPES AND REPAIR AREAS THAT ARE ENCASED BUT ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST BE SOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-210.16 OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS IN DISH WASHING AREA NEED RE-GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Aug 8, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OPEN LIDS WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE INSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020B
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS IN DISH WASHING AREA NEED RE-GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER HEAD CEILING WATER PIPES IN THE DRY STORAGE/ WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ENCASING ON MISSING AREAS OF WATER PIPES AND REPAIR AREAS THAT ARE ENCASED BUT ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST BE SOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jul 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BREAKFAST PREP AREA IN DEFROST MODE AND FOUND AT 50F. COOLER WAS TAGGED. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIN FOIL LINING SIDES OF GRILL. DO NOT USE TIN FOIL TO LINE SIDES OF STOVE. KEEP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL OF BREAKFAST PREP AREA NEAR PREP COOLERS IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Nov 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER #3 3RD DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, DOOR HINDGES ARE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR DOOR HINDGES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR LITTERED UNDER SHELVES/ALONG WALLS AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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May 31, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKLINE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKET NOT TIGHT FITTED. MUST MAKE SAID COOLER DOOR GASKET TIGHT FIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT BREAKFAST PREP AREA AND SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ICE CHUTE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET COLD WATER LEAKING BY HANDLE, CATERING PREP AREA 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER #05 NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55.8 F, FOUND YOGURT, CREAM CHEESE, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 07-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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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- YOGURT AT 48.6 F-52.1 F, CREAM CHEESE AT 48.6 F AND CUT FRUIT AT 48.6 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). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKLINE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKET NOT TIGHT FITTED. MUST MAKE SAID COOLER DOOR GASKET TIGHT FIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT BREAKFAST PREP AREA AND SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ICE CHUTE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET COLD WATER LEAKING BY HANDLE, CATERING PREP AREA 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Feb 20, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE BREAKFAST KITCHEN. SUCH AS HAM AT 47.5F, SAUSAGE AT 44.5F, EGGS AT 47.3F, PANCAKE BATTER AT 47.8F. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.F CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $32.00 AND TOTAL 15 LBS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN SOME SHELVE IN THE KITCHEN. BROKEN AND MISSING KNOB IN ALL CABINET IN THE BREAKFAST KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE TABLES,COOLER,CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 9, 2014
Reinspection
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: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE SERVICE COOLER BY THE KITCHEN AND BROKEN KNOB AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE BREAKFAST BUFFET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT ONE OF TWO FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE BREAKFAST BUFFET PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND PREP AREA AT THE BUFFET SERVICE AREA TO BE IMPROPER:- EGGS 54.4F,SLICED TOMATOES 49.5F, HAM 49.0F, MILK 45.7F,CHEESE 50.4F,EGG WHITE 45F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 57 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $86.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, EQUIPMENT,SHELVES,BOXES AND CEILINGS AT THE PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. 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: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE SERVICE COOLER BY THE KITCHEN AND BROKEN KNOB AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE BREAKFAST BUFFET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT ONE OF TWO FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MEAT SLICER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS AT THE BREAKFAST BUFFET AREA.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE BY THE BUFFET PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DISCOLORATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE BREAK FAST BUFFET AREA.
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Nov 19, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 143F, MACHINE IS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION WHEN REPAIRED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND SEVERAL TRAYS OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS DISPLAYED FOR SELF SERVICE WITHOUT ANY SNEEZE GUARD PROTECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SNEEZE GUARD PROTECTION FOR ALL SELF SERVICED OPEN FOOD ITEMS. MGR REMOVED ALL TRAYS AT THIS TIME.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED WALL BEHIND MEAT SLICER AND CLEAN UTENSIL RACK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED FOR THE MEAT SLICER AREA OR MOVE SLICER TO KITCHEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Feb 19, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT SELF-SERVICE OMLET STATION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER PROPER PRTOTECTION FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSULATION AROUND WALK-IN COOLER PIPES WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER IS POOLING AT KITCHEN'S FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MGR TO MINIMIZE STANDING WATER AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS GOING IN AND OUT OF THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW, ONLY KITCHEN STAFF ARE ALLOWED IN KITCHEN
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Mar 7, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SNEEZEGUARDS AT THE SERVING LINE MUST EXTEND TO THE MIDDLE, TO COVER THE ENTIRE SERVING LINE. 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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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS ARE UNEVEN & BUCKLING-UP, INSTRUCTED TO FIX, TO MAKE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Feb 9, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FOUND A 4-DOOR PREP REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT OF THE HOUSE, WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.7F (UNIT TAGGED). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD INSIDE THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PREP COOLER: DICED HAM=4 POUNDS AT 52.3F: PANCAKE MIX-128 OUNCES AT 53.8F: WAFFLE MIX=128 OUNCES AT 51.9F. (TOTAL COST=$28.50) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS & MONITOR COLD FOODS, KEEPING THEM AT 40F OR BELOW. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON THE CONDENSER OF THE 4-DOOR PREP REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED & MAINTAINED. THE SNEEZEGUARDS AT FRONT SERVING LINE MUST EXTEND IN THE MIDDLE, TO COVER THE ENTIRE PREP LINE. GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS AT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS MUST BE FIXED (MIS-ALLIGNED. 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: CABINETS UNDER COFFEE STATION, AREA BEHIND NOZZLE OF ICE CHUTE (SODA MACHINE), BOTTOM OF STEAMTABLE (FRONT LINE) & CAN OPENER, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF 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: WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS ARE UNEVEN & BUCKLING-UP, INSTRUCTED TO FIX TO MAKE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDSINK (FRONT PREP STATION) MUST BE FIXED. 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.
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Jan 18, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS IN MAIN PREP AREA.
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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. REPAINT THE WALLS IN THE AREA BEHIND THE BREAKFAST BAR AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND GROUT BETWEEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE BASEBOARD TILES WHERE MISSING.
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Jan 10, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH, PREP AND COFFEE SERVICE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASH, PREP AND COFFEE SERVICE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED 3 GARBAGE CONTAINERS MARKED "EMBASSY SUITES 600 N. STATE" WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE CONTAINERS SO THAT THE LIDS CANNOT BE CLOSED. ALSO OBSERVED LITTER ON THE GROUND ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE ENCLOSED DUMPSTER UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT WASTE DOES NOT OVERFLOW ABOVE THE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINETS IN THE BREAKFAST BAR AREA, PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA, TOP OF STOVES IN MAIN PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF THE OVENS IN MAIN PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE BREAKFAST BAR, FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BAR AREA.
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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. REPAINT THE WALLS IN THE AREA BEHIND THE BREAKFAST BAR AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE STEAMER AND OVENS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL OPENINGS ABOVE THE COOLERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE BREAKFAST BAR.
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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. REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Jan 8, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 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. Observed one cookline prep reach in cooler door rubber gasket in poor repair. Must 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. Must clean all unclean shelves throughout breakfast prep area.
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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 debris on walls behind and around oven. Must clean and maintain all unclean walls.
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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 one cracked ceiling light cover at main prep above prep table. Must replace cover.
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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. 3-compartment sink hot water handle and faucet leaking at base(left side faucet). Must repair and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Embassy Suites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Embassy Suites on file is from Feb 17, 2022. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Embassy Suites?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Embassy Suites.
Has Embassy Suites' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Embassy Suites have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Embassy Suites 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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