Intercontinental Chicago
Last inspected: May 1, 2015
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Score
Going back to 2010, Intercontinental Chicago has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 1, 2015. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Intercontinental Chicago dates to May 1, 2015.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Intercontinental Chicago trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
May 1, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT LABLED OR PROPERLY DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENISLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINTION BEFORE USE AND ELEVATE PLATES, REMOVE PLATES FROM LOWER STORAGE SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-INC OOLER NTO MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER FAN COVERS AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Apr 24, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTIANERS NOT CLEAN OR RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED WASTE GREASE ON GROUND AROUND BOTH GREASE BOXES, BOTH GREASE BOXES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ALONG SIDES AND WASTE GREASE ON TOP LID THATS IS OPEN. INSTRUCTED THAT WASTE GREASE MUST BE REMOVED AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE BOX AND GROUND CLEANED TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT LABLED OR PROPERLY DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENISLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINTION BEFORE USE AND ELEVATE PLATES, REMOVE PLATES FROM LOWER STORAGE SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-INC OOLER NTO MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST ,AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER FAN COVERS AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Oct 9, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WARPED THRESHOLD JUST IN FRONT OF THE FOSTER AVENUE EXIT DOOR BEHIND THE AVENON ROOM. DOOR IS PRESENTLY RODETN PROOFED AT THIS TIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS DRAINS IN THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE WOMEN'S STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA.
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May 23, 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: MUST INVERT ALL DEEP BOWLS, PLATTERS AND PLATES BY THE DISH MACHINE SO AS TO NOT BE CONTAMINATED UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TE TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED AROUNF THE CORNER FROM THE COLD KITCHEN AREA.
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Jan 8, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE IN WAIT STATION BEHIND AVADAN BANQUET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND STEAMER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE SOUTH WALK-IN COOLER.
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Nov 9, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning. shelving above prep tables not clean need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving not clean need cleaning, storage shelving in rear storage areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, not clean need detailed cleaning under shelving(corners). Floors in rear storage area under storage racks need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in prep area by prep table not clean need detailed cleaning, walls, ceilings in walk in cooler, walk in freezer need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear storage area need cleaning, exhaust fan guards in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in coolers need detailed cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Dec 22, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Dec 15, 2010
Routine
3 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: 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. FOUND EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED-2 EXIT DOORS FACING FOSTER AVENUE WITH 2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS AND AT THE BOTTOM AND 2 EXIT DOORS FACING WEST IN BETWEEN KITCHEN AND ENGINEERS OFFICE WITH 1 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS AND BOTTOM;INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS,GIVEN 5 DAYS 12-22-10 TO CORRECT VIOLATION,SPOKE TO CHEF OBERSCHNEIDER AND ENGINEER MANNIX
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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. ICE BUILT UP ON WALLS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER,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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Intercontinental Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Intercontinental Chicago on file is from May 1, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Intercontinental Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Intercontinental Chicago.
Has Intercontinental Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Intercontinental Chicago have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Intercontinental Chicago 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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