Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2016
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Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast has been inspected seven times since 2012. Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast was last inspected on Mar 23, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast's record stops at Mar 23, 2016, 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 equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN (ONLY) WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BEING FLUSHED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA,INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS,ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER, INTERIOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLERS, TOP OF GRILL, STOVES AND OVENS, PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL,INTERIOR BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS ETC,AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM HOOD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2015
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN PREP AREAS WITH NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE PREP AREA WHILE WEARING GLOVES, WASHED SAUCE PAN AND CONTINUED PREPPING FOOD; THEN WENT TO THE WALK IN COOLER WHILE WEARING SAME GLOVES OPENED THE DOOR OF COOLER AND BROUGHT OUT FOOD AND WENT BACK TO THE PREP LINE TO CONTINUE PREPPING. AT THE SAME TIME TOUCHED HER FACE(FIXING HER GLASSES) AND STILL DID NOT CHANGE HER GLOVES AND CONTINUED PREPPING. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER CHANGING GLOVES AND MOVING FROM ONE PREP STATION TO ANOTHER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ON PREP TABLE (FISH, HAM, LIQUID EGGS)THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD INSIDE COLD RUNNING WATER ON INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN PREP AREAS WITH NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, PANINI PRESS, INTERIOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLERS, TOP OF GRILL, STOVETOP AND OVENS, PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. CLEAN AND FLUSH SODA GUN DRAIN LINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT, AND FLOOR OF STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 1 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 23, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSIDE OF UNUSED PREP COOLRS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, 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 ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLES AND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN-OUT/MISSING CAULKING AROUND THE HANDSINK AT REAR KITCHEN & AROUND THE COUNTERTOP WHERE THIS SINK IS LOCATED MUST BE REPLACED, SO THAT WATER DOES NOT SEEP THRU. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF SMALL COLERS AT BAR & COFFEE STATION, DRAINS AT BOTH 3-COMP SINKS, FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS, EXTERIOR ATTACHMENTS TO THE DISHMACHINE, CABINETS AT COFFEE STATION-DUE TO DUST/FOOD STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES, POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT DISHMACHINE, KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK & COOK'S LINE MUST BE ADDRESSED. FLOORS AROUND CORNERS, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BAR & KITCHEN/DISHROOM AREAS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/CLUTTER/DIRT. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED CLEANING ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME INSULATION BY THE ICE MACHINE/SODA STATION MUST BE REPLACED (WORN-OUT). WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE & AROUND BAR SINKS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. SMALL DRY WALL SECTION UNDER KITCHEN HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED. WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND BAR MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND BAR OR IN CABINETS, MUST BE REMOVED, ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR & IF NEEDED, MUST BE CLEANED & COVERED. ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVES. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast on file is from Mar 23, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast.
Has Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast 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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