Holiday Inn & Suites
Last inspected: Jun 22, 2021
90
Score
Holiday Inn & Suites has been inspected 18 times since 2010. Holiday Inn & Suites was last inspected on Jun 22, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Holiday Inn & Suites is from Jun 22, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
18
Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 22, 2021
License
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COFFEE PREP STATION WITHOUT A PREP SINK AND FOOD HANDLER UTILIZING HANDSINK FOR COFFEE PREP. INFORMED MANAGER THAT A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK UNDER ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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90
Jun 11, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETED CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EX. EGGS ANY STYLE) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 4-301.16 OBSERVED COFFEE PREP STATION WITHOUT A PREP SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY HAS 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHRING SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. (REFER TO CDPH WEBSITE FOR EXAMPLE POLICY - LINK LISTED IN COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A COMPLETED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2313206 CONDUCTED ON 10/2/19. 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETED CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE, REMINDER AND FOOTNOTE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EX. EGGS ANY STYLE) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. FOOTNOTE SHOULD READ: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. (REFER TO CDPH WEBSITE FOR EXAMPLE POLICY - LINK LISTED IN COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP, BAR AND LOBBY WASHROOM SINKS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PALETS BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COFFEE PREP STATION WITHOUT A PREP SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDBUP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEVER HANDLER MISSING TO UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Oct 2, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT THE BUFFET TABLE IN THE DINNING AREA (119.7 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING IS 135 DEGREE F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID PRODUCT. APPROX 2 LBS FOOD AND $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICAL (CHLORINE) LOW TEMPERATURE MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THAT THE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION FOR CHLORINE MUST BE 100 PPM FOR PROPER SANITIZATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. ENGINEER ON STAFF WORKED ON THE WAREWASHING MACHINE AND GOT THE SANITIZER BACK WORKING PROPERLY.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, TURKEY, SHRIMP) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK AT THE SERVICE STATION ADJACENT TO THE DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND SINK SHOULD HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOR LOCATION AND SERVICING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE, BEANS, AND SUGAR NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOOD SHOULD BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON THE COUNTER SURFACES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND SERVICE STATIONS. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE DRAWERS OF THE PREP TABLES ENCASED IN DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 14, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACK IN PREP AREA. REPLACE TORN AIR CURTAINS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALKING BEER COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM 2-DOOR FREEZER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, DE-LIME EXTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE NON-WORKING EQUIPMENT; PIZZA MACHINE, FROM PREP AREA.
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Jul 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZER KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER COOK LINE, IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD BY DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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86
Oct 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE WHERE MICROWAVE AND PANINI MACHINE LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE RUSTY SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. BEER WALK IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD 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: SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALL BEHIND PREP SINK. REPAIR WALL (HOLES AND TORN WALLPAPER) AT BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.
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Mar 9, 2016
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: MISSING/LOOSE WALL BASE TILES BEHIND MIXER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. REPAIR SAME
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Mar 4, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 44.0F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED, REINSPECTED BY CDPH, AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER: PASTA SHELL SOUP (44.1F), COOKED PASTA (47.5F) 4 DOZEN EGGS (43.1F), CONTAINERS OF MASHED POTATOES (43.7F), COOKED POT ROAST (43.2F), SLICED TURKEY BREAST (43.2F). ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED, APPROX 30LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WIRE RACK ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND OSCILLATING FAN IN PREP AREA ABOVE COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF DEBRIS/DUST. INTERIOR BASIN OF UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NEED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES/LIGHTSHIELDS IN DISHMACHINE AREA, AND ABOVE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. MISSING/LOOSE WALL BASE TILES BEHIND MIXER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Oct 13, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BINS WITH FLOUR AND SUGAR INSIDE WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DIRTY CAN OPENER LOCATED AT THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. 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: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILE OVER THE PREP TABLE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED IN DIRTY MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S BELONGING (BOOKBAG)BEING STORED UNDER A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE'S BELONGINGS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZE GAURD ALONG THE TEMPORARY BUFFET STATION IN THE MAIN DINING AREA WHERE MISSING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS,COOLERS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS ALONG THE MAIN PREP LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL UNDER THE COUNTER WHERE WATER PITCHERS ARE STORED AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST ALSO REPAIR ALL BROKEN WALL TILES AROUND THE DOORWAY LEADING TO THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLAHGUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TO PREVENT SPLASHING ONTO PREP SURFACES. MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND WAY FROM WALLS.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED SEVERAL REACH IN COOLER DRAWERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 54-60 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUES 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF RAW EGGS,HAM,VARIOUS CHEESES AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-70 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DERGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (EGGS,SAUSAGE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CABINETS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER COOK LINE,IN BAR AREA,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER IN THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN HOT WATER VALVE AT THE MOP SINK.
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70
Jan 17, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SERVICE COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALL AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Jan 14, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHWASHER MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION GOING THOUGHT DISHWASHER 0PPM/ NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO SET UP 3COMP SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SERVICE COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALL AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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86
Jan 13, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2012
Routine
7 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.UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT MAIN KITCHEN.ICE IS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE MUST NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME UNTIL CDPH RETURNS TO UNTAG ICE MACHINE.ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEAN,SANITIZED AND PROOF OF SERVICE RECEIPT MUST BE PROVIDE UPON REINSPECTION.ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AS THIS TIME SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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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.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS ON PREMISES.
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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 EXTERIOR DOORS OF ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE OR RESAND ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPAINT HOT WATER BOOSTER LID COVER.
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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 ALL FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BETWEEN COOLERS AND MAIN STOVETOP.
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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.MUST REMOVE/REPLACE/OR REPAINT ANY WATER DAMAGED OR BROWN STAINED CEILING TILES FROM PREMISES.
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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 THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.MUST REMOVE/REPAIR/OR REPLACE ANY UNUSED ITEMS OR HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FROM MAIN KITCHEN AREA.
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Feb 25, 2011
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. REMOVE THE ICE BUILDUP FROM THE REAR "PEPSI" COOLER. CLEAN THE PANELS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPING TABLE. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE INSTANT READ THERMOMETER SHEATH. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE "VICTORY" 3-DOOR COOLER.
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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. THE TILE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK IS MISSING AND GAPS WERE FOUND IN THE SOUTH END OF THE BASEBOARD ON THE COOKING LINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between use.
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Mar 10, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR AND THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn & Suites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn & Suites on file is from Jun 22, 2021. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn & Suites?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn & Suites.
Has Holiday Inn & Suites' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn & Suites have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Holiday Inn & 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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