Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago

10 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

American

Last inspected: May 1, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago four times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 1, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago since May 1, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 1, 2012

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

Aug 1, 2011

Complaint

2 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT- INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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 FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE OFFICE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

Feb 9, 2011

Routine

4 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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERSINTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT 1st FL, INTERIOR OF COOLER AT STARBUCKES-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS.

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. DUSTY CONDENSER FANS OF SOME COOLERS & COMPRESSORS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

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. MUST FIX WATER LEAK AT SANITIZER DISPENSER LINE OF 3-COMP SINK.

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. 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. CLEANING EQUIPMENTS SUCH AS DUST PANS, MUST BE STORED CLEAN & INVERTED, TO PREVENT PEST ISSUES.

Aug 4, 2010

Routine

3 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 IN THE STARBUCKS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago on file is from May 1, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago.

Has Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago 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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