Kinzie Hotel
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2018
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Score
Kinzie Hotel appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2013. On Nov 8, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Kinzie Hotel since Nov 8, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 8, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-306.11- OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED PASTRY FOOD ITEMS, FOR CONSUMPTION, CROISSANTS, DANISHES, ETC. STORED AT SELF SERVICE BREAKFAST BUFFET DISPLAY UNIT NOT PROTECTED WITH FOOD SHIELDS OR COVERS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE/DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GUARDS, FOOD SHIELD OR SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM TOUCHING FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(F) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYSS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS AWARENESS
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Aug 17, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(F) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION FIOLATION NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYSS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS AWARENESS
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Aug 10, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES 66.9F, 67.1F OF APPROX 2-LBS OF INDIVIDUALLY CUP CREAM CHEESE ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,(3FL).COOK DISCARDED ALL CREAM CHEESE AT COST APPROX $ 6.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SAFETY FOODS,( COLD) AT 41.F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES AT HAND SINK IN BREAKFAST SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES WITH HAND SOAP. MANAGER PROVIDED SAOP DURING INSPECTION-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES AT HAND SINK IN BREAKFAST SERVICE AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED DISPOSABLE TOWELS DURING INSPECTION-COS. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST ALWAYS BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38030(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED CUT OFF BLACK HOSE CONNECTED TO EXTEND FAUCET NECK, ( TOO SHORT) TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND INSTALL ADEQUATE FAUCET THAT CAN REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION FIOLATION NO CITATION
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYSS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS AWARENESS.
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Jun 28, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PLASTICWARE OF BUFFETS STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE ALL PLASTICWARE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM MAKE OF CORK. MATERIAL IS ABSORBANT AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. PAINT SEAL OR REPLACE SHELVING SO THAT IT IS NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHIN MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF KITHCEN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE ALL FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND SNAITIARY CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOORS OF DRY STORAGE ROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF DRY STORAGE ROOM
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD IN ANY WAY.
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Jun 26, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 50.0F. REFRIGERATION UNIT DID NOT CONTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180F IN SANITIZING RINSE CYCLE. HOT WATER DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 165F. MACHINE WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PLASTICWARE OF BUFFETS STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE ALL PLASTICWARE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM MAKE OF CORK. MATERIAL IS ABSORBANT AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. PAINT SEAL OR REPLACE SHELVING SO THAT IT IS NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHIN MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF KITHCEN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE ALL FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND SNAITIARY CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOORS OF DRY STORAGE ROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF DRY STORAGE ROOM
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD IN ANY WAY.
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Jan 12, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES, CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/LIGHTS/VENTILATION COVERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BAR COOLER AND PROVIDE AND CALIBARATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1734668 DATED ON 03/23/16 NOT CORRECTED-#33 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND PREP AREA SHELVES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS DO NOT WORK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES, CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/LIGHTS/VENTILATION COVERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BAR COOLER AND PROVIDE AND CALIBARATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF PATTIES) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1527550 DATED ON 03/05/15 NOT CORRECTED-#45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, PREP AREA SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES.
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Mar 5, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE SAME COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE MOP SINK,2ND FLOOR . MUST REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 5, 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: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION OR CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED OLD MEAT DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES ON MEAT SLICER AT THE FOOD PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 10, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: STILL NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,SALADS, BEEF, DELI MEATS ETC). STILL INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION OR CONTAMINATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SAME FLOOR
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Feb 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH GARBAGE CAN,BROOM AND 2 FOOD PUSH CARTS IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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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 OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON BAGS OF ONIONS AND 3 FLYING INSECTS ON FOOD EQUIPMENT(MANDOLIN) ON WALL BY THE SYRUP DISPENSER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE BAGS OF ONIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE SERVED AND PREPARED(BEEF, SALADS,DELI MEATS ETC). MANAGER PRESENTED A PHOTO COPY OF FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. BY END OF INSPECTION NO CERTIFIED MANAGER. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION OR CONTAMINATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SAME FLOOR.
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Apr 2, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT KITCHEN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER AT DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kinzie Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kinzie Hotel on file is from Nov 8, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kinzie Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kinzie Hotel.
Has Kinzie Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kinzie Hotel have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kinzie Hotel 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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