Metropolitan Club

233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
American
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2017
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 15 inspections at Metropolitan Club stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 29, 2017. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Metropolitan Club dates to Mar 29, 2017.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.

Metropolitan Club's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspection History
Mar 29, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F, DURING INSPECTION SAID UNIT HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID UNIT WAS AT 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 7LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 47.7F-48.8F, AND 3 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 47.2F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES ON THE RACKS LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS 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 PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 12, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:OAK BAR ON 66TH FL,BOTH HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINES ON 66TH,67TH FL,3-COMP SINK AREAS ON BOTH FLOORS, DOUGH MIXER STATION AREA 0N 67TH FL, UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE PANTRY PREP AREA, 1-COMP SINK BY COOKING EQUIPMENT MAIN KITCHEN-67TH FL..MUST REPAIR THRU-OUT ALL THESE AREAS. ALSO WALK IN COOLER FLOOR INSIDE PANTRY WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BY COOLER IN BEVERAGE STATION HAS PEELING PAINT/DAMAGE. ALSO WINDOW SEALS NOT CLEAN WHERE DRY STORAGE IS KEPT IN MAIN KITCHEN AT WINDOWS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FAN GUARDS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT BAR WHERE FOOD IS SERVED ON 67TH FL. ALSO ABOVE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE 67TH FL.MUST INSTALL. ALSO LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEFT FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK VERY LEAKY AT BACK FLOW DEVICE ON 66TH FL DISH AREA ACCROSS FROM DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPAIR. ALSO HOT WATER HANDLE ON 2-COMP SINK IN PANTRY IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF STORED LAMPS ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN ON 66TH FL UNDER STAIRWAY,ALSO RACKS OF STORED UNCOVERED UNUSED DISHWARE,BOWLS,ETC STORED INSIDE ELECTRICAL CLOSET,AND FLOOR OF CLOSET NEXT TO 67TH FL DISHROOM..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISHES OUT OF CLOSET.MUST PROPERLY WRAP AND STORE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Jun 13, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:OAK BAR ON 66TH FL,BOTH HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINES ON 66TH,67TH FL,3-COMP SINK AREAS ON BOTH FLOORS, DOUGH MIXER STATION AREA 0N 67TH FL,.MUST REPAIR THRU-OUT ALL THESE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT BAR WHERE FOOD IS SERVED ON 67TH FL. ALSO ABOVE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE 67TH FL.MUST INSTALL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEFT FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK VERY LEAKY AT BACK FLOW DEVICE ON 66TH FL DISH AREA ACCROSS FROM DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE PANTRY COOK STATION COOLERS.MUST INSTALL
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Jun 8, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:OAK BAR ON 66TH FL,BOTH HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINES ON 66TH,67TH FL,3-COMP SINK AREAS ON BOTH FLOORS, DOUGH MIXER STATION AREA 0N 67TH FL,.MUST REPAIR THRU-OUT ALL THESE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT BAR WHERE FOOD IS SERVED ON 67TH FL. ALSO ABOVE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE 67TH FL.MUST INSTALL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : LEFT FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK VERY LEAKY AT BACK FLOW DEVICE ON 66TH FL DISH AREA ACCROSS FROM DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE PANTRY COOK STATION COOLERS.MUST INSTALL
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May 16, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE USED BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION (AT 67TH FL GRILL STATION BAR),SANITIZING AT IMPROPER CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE OF 0PPM.DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT LEAST 50PPM OF CHLORINE.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DISH MACHINE.MUST USE ADDITIONAL DISH MACHINE IN 67TH FL MAIN KITCHEN-CDI. DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:OAK BAR ON 66TH FL,BOTH HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINES ON 66TH,67TH FL,3-COMP SINK AREAS ON BOTH FLOORS, DOUGH MIXER STATION AREA 0N 67TH FL,.MUST REPAIR THRU-OUT ALL THESE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTERS NOT CLEAN UNDER HOOD IN 66TH FL KITCHEN,AT CEILING NOT CLEAN IN 67TH KITCHEN ABOVE COFFEE STATION.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BEVERAGE STATION BY COOLER ON 66TH FL KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR.OBSERVED ENTIRE ATTACH WALL HEATING VENT,( NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,DRIED FOOD LIQUIDS,ETC) THATS UNDER SEVERAL STORAGE UNITS IN SEVERAL PREP AREAS IN THE KITCHEN ON 66TH FL.SOME AREAS OF THE VENT USED TO STORE CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT BAR WHERE FOOD IS SERVED ON 67TH FL. ALSO ABOVE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE 67TH FL.MUST INSTALL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEFT FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK VERY LEAKY AT BACK FLOW DEVICE ON 66TH FL DISH AREA ACCROSS FROM DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE PANTRY COOK STATION COOLERS.MUST INSTALL.
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Jan 23, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, RESTAURANT AND PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE THE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT BAR DUMP SINK, REPAIR LEAKS AT ALL 1-COMP AND 2-COMP SINKS AT THE FAUCET BASE HANDLES AND HANDLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR LOCATED ON THE 66TH FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF ON PREMISES WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF INCLUDING BARTENDERS, WAITSTAFF, AND ALL FOOD PREP STAFF
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Jan 20, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE 3-COMP SINK WITHOUT COLD WATER AND A BROKE FLOOR PEDAL. ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISES MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. PREMISES GIVEN 48 HOURS TO REPAIR ABOVE STATED SINK. THE IS ANOTHER HAND SINK BY THE COOKING LINE WITH BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION AT THE BUFFET DISPLAY AREA FOUND VARIOUS SALADS AND DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY COVERED DURING DISPLAY. MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS AT ABOVE STATED AREAS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS FOR THE HOT FOODS HOLDING AREA AND FRUIT AREA AT THE BUFFET LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, RESTAURANT AND PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE THE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT BAR DUMP SINK, REPAIR LEAKS AT ALL 1-COMP AND 2-COMP SINKS AT THE FAUCET BASE HANDLES AND HANDLES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF ON PREMISES WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF INCLUDING BARTENDERS, WAITSTAFF, AND ALL FOOD PREP STAFF.
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May 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS BEHIND MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENT AT CEILING IN WOMENS STAFF RESTROOM OF DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING TILES AT BASEBOARD IN WOMENS STAFF RESTROOM. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER LOCKERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING PANELS AT BASEMENT CEILING IN FRONT OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE TO REMOVE DUST ON THE 66th FLOOR KITCHEN.
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Sep 18, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES ABOVE THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE HAVE EVIDENCE OF RUST & WATER STAINS (FROM STEAM) OR MILDEW, MUST ADDRESS/REPLACE TILES.
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Sep 13, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) OBSERVED A RACK FULL OF GLASSES INSIDE THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT THE BAR, THAT WAS DISPENSING 0-PPM SANITIZER (CHLORINE CONTAINER), AT THIS VISIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HIGH-TEMP. DISHMACHINE OR 3-COMP. SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN UNTIL UNIT IS FIXED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN & MONITOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 50-100-PPM. (UNIT TAGGED.)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED; ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED ALSO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES ABOVE THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE SHOW EVIDENCE OF RUST, WATER STAINS (FROM STEAM) OR MILDEW, MUST ADDRESS/REPLACE TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDERESSED: LEAKS AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOBS OF THE 3-COMP. SINK & HANDSINK IN THE 66TH FLOOR KITCHEN, THE COLD WATER LINE BELOW THE HANDSINK (SAME FLOOR), & UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF A 2-COMP. SINK AT 67TH FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
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Jul 26, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED 07/19/11
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED 07/19/11
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/19/11
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Jul 19, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. LOWER LEVEL WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.4 F. WITH HAM, LOBSTER, CHEESE HELD INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED BY CDPH.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.5 F AND 47.9- EGGS, PANCOTTA, HAM, CHICKEN BASE, LOBSTER, CREAM CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD COLD MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. ALL THE ABOVE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. WEIGHT OF FOOD DISCARDED- 100 LBS, VALUED AT $426.00
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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: 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. OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING TILES AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (07/26/11).
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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. 67TH FLOOR PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED AT PANTRY AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ANY DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND UNCLEAN PLASTIC TUBES IN ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES AND REPLACE UNCLEAN TUBES.
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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. FLOOR TILES GROUT IN DAMAGED BY DISHMACHINE AND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY THROUGHOUT.
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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. SOME CEILING TILES STAINED/DUST BUILD UP ABOVE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Apr 20, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. Rusty storage shelves must be re-sealed; broken hinges on cabinets by handsink at prep area across the bar must be fixed.
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Apr 9, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Minor violation #32-to provide adequate sneezeguards at buffet table in main dining room, #36-replace cracked light shield at 67th floor dishroom, still exist at this visit. These violations were noted on 5/26/09 report #157470.
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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. Rusty storage shelves must be re-sealed. Must fix broken hinges on cabinets by handsink at prep area across the bar.
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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. Following need cleaning: interior panel of ice machine at 66th floor, floors of coolers at bar & buffet areas, some fan guards of walk-in coolers, due to dust or food debris.
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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 around corners & along wallbases of dishmachine in 66th floor, under shelvings at coffee station in buffet area need cleaning, due to spills /food debris.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. Dusty bathroom vents at employee restrooms must be kept clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Metropolitan Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Metropolitan Club on file is from Mar 29, 2017. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Metropolitan Club?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Metropolitan Club.

Has Metropolitan Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Metropolitan Club have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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