Mccormick Place - South Building - Savor — Main Kitchen,Food Court,Warehouse,Cafe A-1, A-2
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2023
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Public records show 18 inspections at Mccormick Place - South Building - Savor — Main Kitchen,Food Court,Warehouse,Cafe A-1, A-2 stretching back to 2011. On Sep 20, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 20, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Sep 13, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE SOUTH BUILDING MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA/MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED SOLUTION HOSES BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN A FLOOR DRAIN AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSES FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Aug 5, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER DUE TO CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG COOK LINES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL SOLILED LINENS MUST BE CONTAINED IN A CLEAN DRY STORAGE CONTAINER UNTIL PICK-UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS AND SPEED RACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 31, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE FOOD COURT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Feb 22, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILE BY THE CEILING VENTS WITH DUST IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TILE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WAREHOUSE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PAPER STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER SHELVES. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED UNDER SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
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Dec 12, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM AIR POD A2 IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND IN WAREHOUSE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILINGS IN WAREHOUSE AND MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLENAING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Mar 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AND IN CORNER OF STARBUCKS PAPER GOOD DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF SOUTH WAREHOUSE AND OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN DISHROOM AREA ON FLOOR AND DISH CADDIES OF MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 DUMPSTERS LOCATED AT OUTSIDE DOCK AREA OF SOUTH BUILDING-WAREHOUSE OVERLOADED PREVENTING LID CLOSURE AND NOT MAINTAINED. MUST MAINTAIN AND KEEP LIDS COVERED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED UNDER AND AROUND SINKS, DISHMACHINES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. (SOUTH FOOD COURT, FINE PRINT AND SOUTH MAIN KITCHEN)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE SOUTH MAIN KITCHEN AND WAREHOUSE AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Nov 19, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 10, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HNDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
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Sep 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP TETHERED WITH A CABLE TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO FREE FOR PROPER WASHING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN REAR KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD CSHELVES AND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SEPARATLY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HNDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
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Sep 26, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO LABEL ON BULK STORAGE RICE CONTAINER IN STORAGE AREA; LABEL CONTAINER. (SO. FOOD COURT)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS, DISHMACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN SOUTH FOOD COURT (CDI SOUTH MAIN KITCHEN- CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED (CDI). CLEAN FLOOR BY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CAFE A-2 --CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND REPLACE MISSING CEIING TILE (SO. FOOD COURT). SOME CEILING VENTS IN THE SOUTH WAREHOUSE HAVE DUST BUILD-UP; CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. SOUTH MAIN KITCHEN--CLEAN FAN COVERS IN SOME WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST AND HOOD VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF KITCHEN TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD-UP. OBSERVED TWO LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING AREA; REATTACH SHEILDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAFE A-1----THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING; REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: CAFE A-1----OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
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Oct 31, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN, WORN DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, CONTACT SURFACES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINES AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN, SANITZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALL OUTLETS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND IN CORNERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILINGS IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. HOLE IN WALL IN A2 POD. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN A1 POD, MARKET AND IN FINE PRINT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT FAUCET IN FINE PRINT, MARKET AND A1 POD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY AT DISHWASHING AREAS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN MANUAL DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED.)
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Aug 16, 2012
Consultation
No violations found.
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Sep 29, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. OVER 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ALONG THE KITCHEN BASEBOARDS UNDER THE RACK SHELVING. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage. TICKET # H000072995 ISSUED, COURT DATE NOVEMBER 3, 2011. 2:00 PM @ 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM # 112. SEE THE MAIL IN AND IN PERSON PAYMENT OPTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE TICKET.
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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. THE MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER SHELVES, CUTTING BOARD RACKS, MAIN KITCHEN, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR, WALK-IN COOLER CEILING AND 4-DOOR COOLER GASKETS ARE DIRTY. THE FOOD COURT CABINETS AND REACH IN COOLER INTERIORS ARE DIRTY. WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE ABOVE ITEMS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO 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. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PERIMETER, AND UNDER THE FOOD COURT GREASE TRAP AND ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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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. THE WALLS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN HAVE A DUSTY BUILDUP, CLEAN THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LEAK IN THE CAFES, REPAIR LEAKING PLUMBING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mccormick Place - South Building - Savor — Main Kitchen,Food Court,Warehouse,Cafe A-1, A-2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mccormick Place - South Building - Savor — Main Kitchen,Food Court,Warehouse,Cafe A-1, A-2 on file is from Sep 20, 2023. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mccormick Place - South Building - Savor — Main Kitchen,Food Court,Warehouse,Cafe A-1, A-2?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mccormick Place - South Building - Savor — Main Kitchen,Food Court,Warehouse,Cafe A-1, A-2.
Has Mccormick Place - South Building - Savor — Main Kitchen,Food Court,Warehouse,Cafe A-1, A-2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mccormick Place - South Building - Savor — Main Kitchen,Food Court,Warehouse,Cafe A-1, A-2 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mccormick Place - South Building - Savor — Main Kitchen,Food Court,Warehouse,Cafe A-1, A-2 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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