Holiday Inn Express Mag Mile Cass
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Holiday Inn Express Mag Mile Cass seven times, with records going back to 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 30, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Holiday Inn Express Mag Mile Cass's record stops at Dec 30, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Holiday Inn Express Mag Mile Cass trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER THAT IS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE INSIDE THE COOLER IN THE DINING AREA, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS FOR THE BULK FOOD ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THAT ARE STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL ARTICLES ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ARTICLES (LADDERS, BUCKETS, ROPES ETC) STORED IN THE OUTDOOR TRASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESS ARTICLES FROM TRASH AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON/INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Jun 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE ICE CHUTE AND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR FOOD PREP STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS AND FOR NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MINI REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE MINI REFRIGERATOR IN THE SELF SERVICE AREA.
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Sep 24, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCARD CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI-USE ITEMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH RAGS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1439585 ON 10/08/2014 NOT CORRECTED. (32)OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA DIRECTLY NEXT TO FRUIT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCARD CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI-USE ITEMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH RAGS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
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: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA DIRECTLY NEXT TO FRUIT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD.
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Oct 31, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MOP THE WATER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FOUNDATION WATER LEAKS FROM THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS FOR THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THEY BOTH CAN HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn Express Mag Mile Cass last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express Mag Mile Cass on file is from Dec 30, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express Mag Mile Cass?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express Mag Mile Cass.
Has Holiday Inn Express Mag Mile Cass' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express Mag Mile Cass have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Holiday Inn Express Mag Mile Cass 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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