Hotel Blake

500 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
Other
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2016
100
Score
Low Risk

Hotel Blake appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2010. On Jan 15, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hotel Blake dates to Jan 15, 2016.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Hotel Blake's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST 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: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 19, 2011
Routine
3 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. OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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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 AND MAINTAIN PORTABLE BAR AT BY FRONT COUNTER.
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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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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May 14, 2010
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hotel Blake last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hotel Blake on file is from Jan 15, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hotel Blake?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hotel Blake.

Has Hotel Blake's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hotel Blake have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hotel Blake means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.