Hard Rock Hotel
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2017
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Hard Rock Hotel has been inspected 12 times since 2010. Hard Rock Hotel was last inspected on Apr 27, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Hard Rock Hotel's record stops at Apr 27, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hard Rock Hotel is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 27, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE MAKER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink. dish machine area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior panels) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)(in employee lunchroom). Kitchen shelving in rear kitchen area had excess dirt build up, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in main kitchen under cooking equipment had exposed cement, shall be repaired/sealed. Floors behind pop dispensing unit in employee's lunchroom/cafeteria not clean, had excess debris accumulation, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, hallway area, shall be replaced/provided.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/provided.
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Jun 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CONTACT FOOD SURFACES IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA AREA (I.E. COUNTER TOP SURFACES, HOT HOLDING AREA AND TABLE TOPS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA AREA TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK AND ALSO THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN THIRD URINAL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE IN THE MEN'S 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM. ALL OTHER TOILET FIXTURES ARE PROPERLY WORKING AT THIS TIME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE OFF PREMISES THE ORREMORE ICE CREAM MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO DECLUTTER AREA BY THE CHICKEN BBQ COOKING STATION.
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Nov 13, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLE, 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: MISSING CEILING PANEL AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MINOR LEAK NOTED AT BOTTEM OF 1ST FLOOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 2 LARGE 5 GALLON CONTAINERS OF BEEF BARRLEY SOUP AT 65.4F IN THE CENTER, SOUP CONTAINERS WERE PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER, SOUP DISCARDED VALUED AT $100.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER FOUND FOR ALL BAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINES. ONE DISH MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR ALL. MACHINES ARE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN PLACE 6" OFF FLOOR, ICE SCOOP HOLDER SCREWED IN WALL, MUST HAVE THE HOLDER FREE FOR PROPER WASHING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERAL PREP COOLER DOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN LINE IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLOSING PROPELY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS NOTED ON KITCHEN WALL NEST TO PASTRY STATION, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSULATION LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT STORED PROPERLY, MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jan 7, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED BEEF ROAST AT 43.1-46.2F, HUMMUS AT 43.1F, AND PICO DE GALLO AT 43.3F INSIDE OF THE PREPARED FOODS WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR BOTH CLOGGED WITH STANDING WATER AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. MANAGEMENT HAD A PLUMBER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REPAIR THE SINKS. SERIOUS 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 IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Nov 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 10, 2011
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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Nov 9, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, DIRT,SLIME AND DARK FILM BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. BAR LOW TEMPS DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. MACHINE IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.
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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. FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, 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. WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE, CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES AND BEHIND PREP TABLE WITH FOOD STAINS AND CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO PRVIDE A DURABLE NON-ABSORBANT WALLS.
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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. ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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 REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. EMPLOYEES COFFEE CUPS KEPT AT ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Feb 15, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND COOLERS, 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. WALL SHEETS COVERING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY.
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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. MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK WITH LOW PRESSURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE. FAN COVERS FOR WALK-IN-COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Mar 11, 2010
Routine
4 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. FOUND OVER 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED ON LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN'S PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY FOR ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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. DROP CEILING TILE NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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. LEAKY DISH MACHINE IN LOWER LEVEL, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACE NOT CLEAN, ORANGE FILM NOTED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hard Rock Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hard Rock Hotel on file is from Apr 27, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hard Rock Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Hard Rock Hotel.
Has Hard Rock Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hard Rock Hotel have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hard Rock Hotel 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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