Midtown Athletic Club and Hotel
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
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Score
Midtown Athletic Club and Hotel has been inspected 17 times since 2017. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 14 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited 18 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Midtown Athletic Club and Hotel's 37 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT STAFF TOILET ROOM IN STAFF BREAK ROOM. ONE TOILET ROOM WITH AUTOMATIC TIMED FAUCET REACHED A TEMP OF 73.6 F THE 2ND UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM HANDSINK 82.3 F INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE. HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100�F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) OBSERVED FACILITY USING TAGGED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH OUT RE-INSPECTION OF UNIT UPON INSPECTION HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE STILL DOES NOT MEET FINAL RINSE TEMP. FINAL RINSE ON IRREVERSIBLE TESTING DEVICE 149.6F HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE REMIANS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (B-D) OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCETS IN ONE OF THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE TIMER OF THE HOT WATER TO ENSURE THE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED CHIPPED/ CRACKING PAINT, AND WATER DAMAGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: 2-401.11: **C** Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM A CUP PLACING THAT CUP ON A CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA.FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING MEAL AT PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS OR PUT A LID ON CUP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: **C** Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11: **C** Effectiveness- Hair Restraints OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Nov 20, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT PREP HANDSINK (63F), AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (72.8F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, ETC. IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT AND FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: GRILLED PINEAPPLE AT 46.3F, GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST AT 45.8F, LIQUID EGG IN COLD HOLDING AT 44.8F, SHELLED RAW EGG AT 50.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE IN CENTRAL KITCHEN AREA INACCESSIBLE, USED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING WATER AND OBSTRUCTED BY UTENSIL CONTAINERS NOTED DISHES ALSO STORED RIGHT UNDER SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS AND DISHES FROM HANDWASHING SINK AND CEASE USE OF HANDWASHING SINK TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE RELOCATED ALL ITEMS OBSTRUCTING HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 3 ICE MACHINES WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF UNIT BETWEEN ICE BIN AND TOP PART OF THE UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS: GRILLED PINEAPPLE IN REACH-IN COOLER, CUBES OF CHEESE, ROAST BEEF (DELI MEAT) IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER WITHOUT OUT LABELS. VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 90 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $2,250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION# 29
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM A CUP PLACING THAT CUP ON A CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA.FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING MEAL AT PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS OR PUT A LID ON CUP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED/ CRACKING PAINT, AND WATER DAMAGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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17
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA WITH RINSE CYCLE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM CHLORINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN RINSE CYCLE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION REQUIRED BY THE LAW. TAGGED DISH MACHINE ON-SITE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. FACILITY HAS ADEQUATE ADDITIONAL WAREWASHING FACILITIES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL EQUIPMENT FROM DISH MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE IN CENTRAL KITCHEN AREA INACCESSIBLE, USED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING WATER AND OBSTRUCTED BY UTENSIL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS FROM HANDWASHING SINK AND CEASE USE OF HANDWASHING SINK TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE RELOCATED ALL ITEMS OBSTRUCTING HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGE IN THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED BY FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA TO BE INADEQUATE, CONDENSATION COLLECTING ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM STEAM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS SUFFICIENT IN CAPACITY.
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70
Aug 14, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (EGGS, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.12--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON TOP OF OUTDOOR GREASE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 88F AT HAND SINKS LOCATED AT 6TH FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0 OR ABOVE THROUGH MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (EGGS, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER 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 PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS ON SITE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE ASSEMBLING WRAPS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON TOP OF OUTDOOR GREASE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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58
Apr 28, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE JUICE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH ROOM AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WAS A ROLLING CART PLACED IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PIZZA PREP STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU. MUST ALSO INCLUDE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT THAT "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (MEAT AND FISH) STORED IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NO VARIANCE PROVIDED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS SUCH AS VACUUM PACKAGING MEAT AND FISH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HACCP PROGRAM APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2363157 ON 3/3/20 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ONSITE. 58 - OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Mar 3, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE JUICE BAR AREA. THE DISH MACHINE HAD GLASS CONTAINERS INSIDE THAT WERE BEING WASHED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jul 17, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER SCRAPING FOOD FROM DISHES AND PLACING DIRTY DISHES IN RACK AND THEN REMOVED CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MUST WASH HANDS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
8
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PIZZA PREP AREA HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 1LB. DICED ONIONS,1LB. SLICED TOMATOES,4OZ. AVOCODO HUMMUS,2OZ. SHALLOTS,60Z. LEMON JUICE,1OZ. MIXED GREENS,2LBS. COOKED POTATOES,1LB. COOKED SQUASH,3.5 DOZEN POOLED EGGS,1.5LBS. CARMALIZED ONIONS,8OZ. CUT CHERRY TOMATOES,10Z. TOFU,2LBS. COOKED FISH SAUCE,1LB.PARMESAN CHEESE,1.5LBS. COOKED PASTA,1LB.COOKED BROCCOLI,2LB. PEPPERS,1LB. CUT STRAWBERRIES,.5LB BLUEBERRIES,4OZ. JOBSTER,1LB. MUSTARD GREENS,1.5LBS. FRECA,6 OZ. TOMATOE BASIL,1.5LBS.DICED CUCUMBERS,1.5LBS. PICKLED RADDISHES,.5LB. ROMAN LETTUCE,1LB. CHOPPED PARSLEY,1LB. GOAT CHEESE SPREAD,1LB. RUBARB JAM,3LBS. ALMONDS,1LB.PICKLED ONIONS,1LB. SHREEDED CHEESE,4OZ. GRAINED MUSTARD.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE ALL FOODS DATE MARKED PROPERLY.APPX.33.5LBS.$51.50.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
25
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2280049 3/26/19 NOT CORRECTED #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1-DOOR/4-DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA.#49-MUST CLEAN FRYER CABINETS AND GRILL TABLE.#55-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL ABOVE AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN MAIN & BEER WALK IN COOLER,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE IN REAR BEVERAGE AREA.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS,CEILING AND AIR CURTAINS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 26, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNINGG WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
44
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-904.11 Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT DRINKING GLASSES ON PRESET TABLE IN DINING AREA.
44
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE IMPORTANCE OF THE USAGE OF GLOVES WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
46
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR/4-DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS,ICE MACHINE AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL ABOVE AREAS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MEET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2019
Reinspection
8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNINGG WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE THICK SLIMY BUILD UP OF PINK,BLACK AND WHITE SUBSTANCE AND WATER DRIPPING FROM INTERIOR PARTS ON TO ICE INSIDE OF LAST ICE MACHINE IN STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
16
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREAS,BEVERAGE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/18/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.110 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID IS NOT TIGHT FITTING ON GREASE CONTAINER. MAKE LID TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
54
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
44
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-904.11 Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT DRINKING GLASSES ON PRESET TABLE IN DINING AREA
44
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE IMPORTANCE OF THE USAGE OF GLOVES WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
46
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR/4-DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS,ICE MACHINE AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL ABOVE AREAS
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MEET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
57
Allergen training as required
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Mar 20, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: STILL FINDING NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA AT 89.6F.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS,GLASSES ,ETC. FROM THAT LOCATION.NO FOOD PREPARATION DONE AT ALL IN THIS LOCATION.CEASE OPERATION IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREA.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL FOOD PREP AREAS FOR BEVERAGE SERVICE.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F. (PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNINGG WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE THICK SLIMY BUILD UP OF PINK,BLACK AND WHITE SUBSTANCE AND WATER DRIPPING FROM INTERIOR PARTS ON TO ICE INSIDE OF LAST ICE MACHINE IN STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
16
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREAS,BEVERAGE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/18/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-302.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE INCORRECT SANITIZING SOLUTION CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND NONE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FRONT JUICE BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
48
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.110 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID IS NOT TIGHT FITTING ON GREASE CONTAINER. MAKE LID TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-020(B)
54
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-904.11 Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT DRINKING GLASSES ON PRESET TABLE IN DINING AREA
44
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE IMPORTANCE OF THE USAGE OF GLOVES WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
46
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR/4-DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS,ICE MACHINE AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL ABOVE AREAS
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MEET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
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Mar 18, 2019
Complaint
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED IN FRONT JUICE BAR AREA AND NOT SANITIZING AT 0.0PPM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL.USE ADDITIONAL DISH MACHINE AND 3- COMP SINK ON SITE TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)
16
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA AT 78.6F,REAR PREP AREA SINK AT 77.8F,UNISEX TOILETROOMS AT 75.9F AND 79.6F.THAT THE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS USE.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
10
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING TCS READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS.OBSERVED HIM PUTTING NUTS ON TOP OF A COOKED EGG AND THEN REMOVED GRILLED BREAD FROM GRILL AND CUT IN HALF AND PUT IT ON TOP OF PLATED MEAL WITH BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
9
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRT DISHES PUTTING THEM IN DISH RACK AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
8
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNINGG WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE THICK SLIMY BUILD UP OF PINK,BLACK AND WHITE SUBSTANCE AND WATER DRIPPING FROM INTERIOR PARTS ON TO ICE INSIDE OF LAST ICE MACHINE IN STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
16
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREAS,BEVERAGE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/18/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INCORRECT SANITIZING SOLUTION CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND NONE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FRONT JUICE BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
48
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND ON GROUND.ALOS.LID IS NOT TIGHT FITTING ON GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND MAKE LID TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
54
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DRINKING GLASSES ON PRESET TABLE IN DINING AREA.
44
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE IMPORTANCE OF THE USAGE OF GLOVES WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
46
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR/4-DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS,ICE MACHINE AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL ABOVE AREAS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MEET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
57
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
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Oct 31, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2017
License
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER AT THE FRONT BAR AREA.
32
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
40
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Midtown Athletic Club and Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Midtown Athletic Club and Hotel on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Midtown Athletic Club and Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Midtown Athletic Club and Hotel.
Has Midtown Athletic Club and Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Midtown Athletic Club and Hotel have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Midtown Athletic Club and Hotel means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Midtown Athletic Club and Hotel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Midtown Athletic Club and Hotel is inspected around two times per year on average.
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