Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2018
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Score
Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma has been inspected 13 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 30, 2018. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma's record stops at Oct 30, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Oct 30, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AT SELF SERVICE BUFFET COLD STATION: 56.7F, 1LB, OF SOUR CREAM, $3.33 58.9F, 1LB OF CHOPPED TOMATOES, $3.33 58.4F, 1LB OF RED SALSA, $3.33 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 3LBS AT A VALUE OF $10.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-306.11- OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED ON DISPLAY FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION, NOT PROTECTED OR COVERED; * 1 LARGE BOWL OF CHOPPED SALAD GREENS WITH CHOPPED TOMATOES * 1 LARGE BOWL OF TORTILLA CHIPS * 1 SMALL BOWL OF RED SALSA * 1 SMALL BOWL OF SOUR CREAM * 1 SMALL BOWL OF CHOPPED TOMATOES * 1 SMALL CONTAINER OF ICE FOR CONSUMPTION STORED AT THE SELF SERVICE BUFFET COUNTER TOP, NOT PROTECTED OR COVERED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GUARDS, FOOD SHIELD OR SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM TOUCHING FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 20, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13 (A) (A)- OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS UP RIGHT AND STORED ON COUNTER TOP AT SELF SERVICE CONTINENTAL COLD BREAKFAST BAR AT HOMEWOOD SUITES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 (C) (C)- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP IN HOME WOOD DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 22, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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 ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD I.E. SAUSAGE, EGGS... ETC. INSTRUCTED STAFF, MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT KITCHEN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE. NO GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP BUCKET STORED TOO CLOSE TO FOOD TRAYS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Sep 26, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD I.E. CHICKEN, RICE, PORK ETC. INSTRUCTED STAFF, MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2015
Routine
7 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE PANTRY. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. NOTED FLIES INSIDE THE CONTAINER STORING WHOLE ONIONS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATON ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO PROOF OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (POTATOES,EGGS,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINES AS NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG SIDE AND UNDERNEATH REACH IN COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE FIRST WASH BOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM ACROSS FROM THE PREP KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 1, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 FOR THE FACILTY. PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOIDS AT THE FLOOR WALL JUNCTURES AT THE STAIRS IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA AND THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL VOIDS AT THE FLOOR WALL JUNCTURES.
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Sep 25, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET IN THE SMALL PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOK'S LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN AND BUCKLED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND REGROUT THE FLOORS WHERE NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ANY DAMAGED CEILING TILES. REPAIR THE DAMAGED DRYWALL IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE TO THE FAUCET.
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Sep 18, 2013
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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET IN THE SMALL PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOK'S LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, EXPOSED HANDSINK, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. REPAIR THE BROKEN AND BUCKLED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND REGROUT THE FLOORS WHERE NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. REPLACE ANY DAMAGED CEILING TILES. REPAIR THE DAMAGED DRYWALL IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE TO THE FAUCET.
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Mar 7, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BACK OF BLADE AND HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER PROPERLY.
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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. FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN, 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. EXPOSED INSULATION, DAMAGED DROP CEILING PANELS ABOVE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 23, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ANY CARDBOARD LINER ON SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED, FOR AIR CIRCULATION. MUST EXTEND SNEEZEGUARDS TO ALL OPEN FOOD DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE. 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: EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT& GFEASE TRAPS, COOLER SHELVES AT ROOM SERVICE & IN WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF FRYERS-DUE TO FOOD STAINS/DEBRIS/GREASE. 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: FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAILED CLEANING: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES IN MAIN KITCHEN, EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA, WALK-IN COOLERS, UNDER BAR SINKS, AROUND GREASE TRAPS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT/CLUTTER. CRACKED CEMENT/BROKEN TILES AROUND DRAINS IN KITCHEN MUST BE RE-SURFACED ALSO. 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: DUSTY FAN GUARDS/CONDENSER IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE CLEANED. INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT & ANY ATTACHMENTS TO IT MUST BE FREE OF GREASE BUILD-UP. GLASS WINDOWS & WINDOW SILLS AT KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. 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: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED & REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS FOR EASY CLEANING/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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Sep 27, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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 STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHWASH AND PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Sep 17, 2010
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 OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT DUMPSTER AREA, DISHWASH AREA WALLS AND IN EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. CITATION #H000063330 17.
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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. OBSEVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS/PREP AREA TABLES AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT 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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS 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. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BACK PREP AREA AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE COOLER #09. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES, PROVIDE CEILING TILES ABOVE COOLER #09 AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASH, DUMPSTER AND EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSEVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE 40TH FLOOR REACH IN COOLER(BEHIND COUNTER).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma on file is from Oct 30, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma.
Has Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites Chicagodowntown/Ma means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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