Hotel Lincoln — 13th Fl Indoor Rooftop Bar/The J Parker
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2017
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Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Hotel Lincoln — 13th Fl Indoor Rooftop Bar/The J Parker stretching back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 15, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 15, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited five times.
Hotel Lincoln — 13th Fl Indoor Rooftop Bar/The J Parker's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Sep 15, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS UNDER RANGES AND GRILL DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER RANGE AND GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING PANEL MISSING OVER ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIQUID GREASE INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOT LINE HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENTILLATION SCREENS DUSTY UNDER HOT LINE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN VENILATION SCREENS.
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Feb 25, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS AT PREP COOLER AND WAIT STAFF CABINET ON INSIDE BAR AREA AND CRACKED LID ON ICE BIN IN OUTSIDE BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RSU FROM DISH RACK SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYERS,OVEN,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.REACH IN FREEZER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BOTH BAR AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN WOMEN'S HANICAPP STALL AND AT FAUCET AT SINK,LOOSE WALL PANEL AND WALL BASE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOM & MISSING OUTLET COVER IN SAME AREA,HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN ADJACENT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TOILET TANK LID IN MEN'S TOILETROOM AND SLOW DRAIN AT WOMEN'S IN BASEMENT STAFF TOILETROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jul 15, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON LARGE STAND UP REFRIGERATOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKET.
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Jan 26, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR ICE MACHINE. REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE AROUND DUMPSTERS OF OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA ALL ROUND DUMPSTERS.
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Jan 6, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN 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: VENT COVER IN NOTH WASHROOMD WITH FUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE OUT OF TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO NAVE WELL DRAINING SINK
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Oct 1, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER AT MEAT DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Aug 27, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. APROXIMATELY 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Jul 17, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Mar 8, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 28, 2012
License
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST TURN ON AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE OR PROVIDE A SIGNED CONTRACT WITH A WASTE HAULING COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES BEHIND BAR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hotel Lincoln — 13th Fl Indoor Rooftop Bar/The J Parker last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hotel Lincoln — 13th Fl Indoor Rooftop Bar/The J Parker on file is from Sep 15, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hotel Lincoln — 13th Fl Indoor Rooftop Bar/The J Parker?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hotel Lincoln — 13th Fl Indoor Rooftop Bar/The J Parker.
Has Hotel Lincoln — 13th Fl Indoor Rooftop Bar/The J Parker's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hotel Lincoln — 13th Fl Indoor Rooftop Bar/The J Parker have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hotel Lincoln — 13th Fl Indoor Rooftop Bar/The J Parker 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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