Kinzie Hotel
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Kinzie Hotel has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up five times.
Kinzie Hotel's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSEERVED LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST COLORED STAINING ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Dec 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 68.0-72.7F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY(6TH FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND 5TH FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM). INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL BE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL BE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER SHUT OFF TO UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET ON 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET ON 4TH FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. SUCH AS MILK, BOILED EGGS AND OATMEAL. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACES TEMPERATURES OF UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED IN THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 6TH FLOOR LOUNGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 28, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2356383 DATED 1/9/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RINSE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR IN FOODSERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERIVCE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE "TROPICANA" COOLER IN 6TH FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM COVERED IN DIRT AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON STANDING COOLER IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Feb 8, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS AWARENESS
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90
Nov 8, 2018
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) 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- 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: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT 6TH FLOOR BAR SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11- OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS AWARENESS
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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 Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kinzie Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kinzie Hotel.
Has Kinzie Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kinzie Hotel have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kinzie Hotel means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kinzie Hotel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kinzie Hotel is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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