James Hotel Chicago
Last inspected: Apr 19, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, James Hotel Chicago has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 19, 2018. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. James Hotel Chicago's record stops at Apr 19, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 19, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL CUALK LOOSE/IN POOR REPAIR FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECAULK SAID HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHMACHINE AREA BEHIND, UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINES. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 11, 2017
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: CLEAN SMALL PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO USE AS A SINGLE USE OR AIR DRY PROPERLY BEFORE STACKING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 3, 2016
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: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IN THE KITCHEN: FOUND A FOOD HANDLER PRESSING FRUIT DOWN ONTO THE PLATE WITH HIS BARE HANDS. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET HEAD OF A DUMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARDS IN A SEPARATE AREA TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT MEAT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AND MAINTIAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN. ALSO NOTED A VERY SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE LIBRARY BAR AREA.
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Oct 23, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 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: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS DETACHED FROM THE WALL IN DRY STORAGE ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL BASEBOARDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON THE 2ND FLOOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM FAUCET BASE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASIN PLUMBING LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Oct 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. A WIRE STORAGE RACK WAS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE SINK SO THAT IT COULD NOT BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT MOVED THE STORAGE RACK AT MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Jan 18, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
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Mar 7, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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 REPLACE ICE MAKER DOOR, BROKEN EDGES.
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Mar 29, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER AT BASEMENT BUTCHER SHOP & UNDER 2-COMP SINK MSUT BE KEPT CLEAN 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: DUSTY FAN GUARDS/CONDENSERS OF COOLERS & WALL AREAS CLOSER TO THE CEILING AROUND DRY STORAGE RACK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAKY FAUCET KNOBS AT HANDSINK IN DISHROOM & AT FAUCET HEAD OF FRONT HANDSINK (2ND FLOOR). Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Oct 27, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DRY STORAGE ROOM THAT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION HAS A FLLOR DRAIN THAT IS SLOW DRAINING. FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was James Hotel Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at James Hotel Chicago on file is from Apr 19, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at James Hotel Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four 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 two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at James Hotel 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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