James Hotel Chicago

55 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611

American

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2018

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for James Hotel Chicago. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 14, 2018. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for James Hotel Chicago dates to Aug 14, 2018.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 14, 2018

License

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST INCLUDE REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNS POSTED AT HANDWASH BOWLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST POST EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNS AT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDWASH BOWLS.

Jul 3, 2018

License

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE SAID PROCEDURES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER INCLUDED IN CONSUMER ADVISORY. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR AND DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was James Hotel Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at James Hotel Chicago on file is from Aug 14, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at James Hotel Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at James Hotel Chicago.

Has James Hotel Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at James Hotel Chicago have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at James Hotel Chicago means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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