Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel-Nix
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel-Nix has 26 inspections in the public record. On Nov 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited 16 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 12, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE.EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PREP AREA OF THE CAPPUCCINO AT THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT LOCATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE READING AT 185F, HOWEVER THE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEIVE HAS A SURFACE READING AT 156F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE INTERNAL WATER TEMPERATURE SHOULD READ 160. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE PREP AREA AND 2 AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAD WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER FROM THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE OF THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AND OTHER PIPES AT THE CAFETERIA DRAINING INTO THE BUCKET AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN OR CONTAINER
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 19, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE LOBBY BAR AREA AND KITCHEN WAREWASHING AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEAD INSECTS (SMALL BLACK FLIES) IN AND SURROUNDING EFFECTIVE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES AT THE LOBBY BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS FROM PEST CONTROL DEVICES AND THE PREMISES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT THEIR ACCUMULATION OR DECOMPOSITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SALAMANDER OVEN IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATE DRAINAGE LINE FROM ESPRESSO MACHINE IN THE FRONT RESTAURANT SERVICE COUNTER DISCHARGING INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DRAINAGE LINE TO DISCHARGE CONDENSATE WATER TO APPROVED WASTEWATER SYSTEM IN ACCORDINACE WITH THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED MOPS STORED BETWEEN REAR KITCHEN AREA WALL AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUTED TO RELOCATE MOPS AND STORE SUCH THAT MOP HEADS DO NOT CONTAMINATE WALLS, CEILINGS, OR FLOORS WHILE DRYING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT (LARGE LINE COOLER) ALONG MAIN KITCHEN AREA COOK LINE NOT IN-USE WITH NO PLANS TO REPAIR PER PERSON-IN-CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 4, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT (BEARD) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORED KITCHENWARE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES.., IN PREP AREA NEAR DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE, BASEMENT NEAR EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA AND MENS LOCKERROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 5, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( sausage, potatoes....) instructed to obtain, Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Additional hand wash sink needed at front espresso coffee station. instructed to install, ( No citation issued ).
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of ice cubes at bar area, instructed to keep off cubes.
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Apr 6, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL BASINS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO EASILY REACH ALL BASINS. OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR IN KITCHEN. PLASTIC TUBING ATTACHED TO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PIPES. MUST REPAIR. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 2 RIGHT WASHBOWL SINKS IN LADIES RESTROOM AND LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM NOT OPERATING (SENSOR DOES NOT ACTIVATE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK COLORED RUST LIKE RESIDUE IN RIGHT BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL KITCHEN EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 8, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 7, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 8-404.13 (B:3). Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE INSPECTION ON 7/23/19: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. OBSERVED 9 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREAS. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BELOW THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE INSPECTION#:2240993 ON 12/4/18: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4). Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.111. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN THE BOILER/ELECTRICAL ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. AND A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE PREP SINK BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES ON THE FLOOR, IN CEILING, WALLS, WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, SOUP KETTLE AREA, DISHWASHING AREAS, AND THE MOP SINK AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN FACILITY TO ELIMINATE SOURCES OF PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 2, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. THE WATER IS UNABLE TO BE TURNED ON/OFF BY THE FAUCET HANDLES. OBSERVED THE WATER RUNS CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL THE WATER IS TURNED OFF FROM A VALVE BELOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 8-404.13 (B:3). Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION ON 7/23/19: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE FLOOR OF THE BOILER ROOM BELOW THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2240993 ON 12/4/18: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.111. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN THE BOILER/ELECTRICAL ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES ON THE FLOOR, IN CEILING, WALLS, WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, SOUP KETTLE AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4). Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.
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Jul 30, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 8-404.13 (B:3). Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION ON 7/23/19: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 7 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE SOUP KETTLES, THE MOP SINK, THE ICE MACHINES, THE DISH MACHINE, AND THE STAIRS. OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE BOILER ROOM BELOW THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2240993 ON 12/4/18: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-301.14. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDWASH SINK AT THE BAR.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.11. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE RIGHT SIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.111. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN THE BOILER/ELECTRICAL ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-602.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM CEILING AND ADDITIONAL HOLE IN WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM CEILING. AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES IN CEILING, WALLS, WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, SOUP KETTLE AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BAR. MUST REMOVE TRASH/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT IN SOUP KETTLE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4). Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.
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Jul 23, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 7 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE SOUP KETTLES, THE MOP SINK, AND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2240993 ON 12/4/18. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDWASH SINK AT THE BAR. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE RIGHT SIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - SEE VIOLATION#:60 -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT IN SOUP KETTLE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM CEILING AND ADDITIONAL HOLE IN WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM CEILING. AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES IN CEILING, WALLS, WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, SOUP KETTLE AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BAR. MUST REMOVE TRASH/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Dec 4, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11- OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA, IN MAIN KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE GROUT/SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 27, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11(B)- OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS HANDLE/REMOVE TOASTED BREAD, READY TO EAT FOOD, FROM COMMERCIAL TOASTER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, AT EXPO LINE AREA IN KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS AND OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11- OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA, IN MAIN KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. CORRECT BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED ON TABLE TOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SAID ITEMS ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S LOCKER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE GROUT/SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 2, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- HAM AT 50.5 F, DELI MEAT AT 50.5 F, CHICKEN AT 50.5. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AND MEAT WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.0 F FOR MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND 50 F FOR DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. FOUND RAW CHICKEN, HAM, ETC. HELD INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER, DAIRY WALK IN COOLER EMPTY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ADD SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON ICE MACHINES PLASTIC TUBES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/REPLACE PLASTIC TUBES IN ICE MACHINES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jul 10, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR BAR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE WIRES NOTED ON FOOD STRAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, SODA DISPENSERS AT EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER HEAD AT 3-COMP SINK PLACED AT BOTTOM OF BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO HANG OFF BASIN, SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLY TRAPS STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS IN DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, ALSO COOKS WITH BUSHY BEARD NOT WERING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF CUBES AT BAR AREA AND STAGING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE CUBS IN A CLEAN HOLDER.
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Sep 19, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A CONTAINER OF SAUSAGES ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 121.3F, SLICED SAUSAGE IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 51.8F, SLICED HAM IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 52.6F, AND TWO BOWLS OF CHICKEN SALAD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 70.0F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS OR 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM THE REFRIGERATOR GASKETS AROUND THE MILK/DAIRY COOLER BEHIND THE COFFE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE DRAPES AND CEILING OF THE TWO WALK-IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH THE DOUBLE DOORS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, FOOD BUILDUP AND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WHERE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE LOCATED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE DRAIN VALVE ON THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO CONTAIN WATER IN LEFT SIDE OF SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER A PIPE ON TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BLOCKED BY A RADIO AND WITHOUT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WHILE DISHES WERE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (SAUSAGE, CHEESE, MILK, FISH, SOUR CREAM, CHICKEN AND HAM) WERE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED/SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA BEVERAGE STATION SODA NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SODA NOZZLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DRINK SPILL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SMALL COKE COOLER IN THE REAR ROOM OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE OF THE MENS AND WOMENS EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR THE LARGE ICE MACHINES LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 5, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROUT MISSING OR WORN AWAY BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 27, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN THE PREP AREA WITH BLACK MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY NEAR THE ICE MACHINES AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER. 30-40 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND 10 FLYING AROUND THE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAM, CHEESE AND EGGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROUT MISSING OR WORN AWAY BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Oct 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING AT DISHMACHINE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. ALSO, NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. (HANDLES RAW CHICKEN, BEEF,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHMACHINE AREAS. FLOOR DRAINS AT DISHMACHINE AREAS NEED TO CLEANED/FLUSHED.
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Jun 4, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 25, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #569514 DATED ON 08-08-11 FOR VIOLATION # (32) MISSING PLATE COVER AT BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS ALLOWING FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMMULATION, MUST REMOVE OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COORECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUIL-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER SLIMY FILM NOTED ON UPPER PANEL, INTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER GUNS AT BAR AREA, STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE, EXPOSED DRY WALL NEXT TO BAR DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES IN COFFEE STATION ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OF A HOLDER.
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Aug 15, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE METAL PLATES ON THE BOTTOM PART OF THE COOLER DOOR FRAME (ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) IS MISSING-MUST SEAL OR REPLACE TO PREVENT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ANY BARE WOODEN SHELVES AT BAR AREA MUST BE SEALED & BE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK/SODA CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD/SUPPLIES MUST BE REMOVED & REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Aug 8, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AT THE BAR. THE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT BAR DISHMACHINE IS 0-PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMP SINK (AT 100-PPM CHLORINE) OR THE KITCHEN DISHMACHINE, UNTIL IT'S FIXED. (UNIT TAGGED) Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.
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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: (7-38-020) PEST PROBLEM NOTED AT THE BAR. NOTED 18-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON THE LOW CEILING ABOVE THE WEST SECTION OF THE BAR (LOBBY AREA), 7-ON THE WALL ABOVE THE LIQUOR ROOM (A FEW FEET AWAY FROM THE BAR), 15- ON THE WEST & SOUTH WALL (THE UPPER SECTION) ABOVE THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CELAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE METAL PLATES ON THE BOTTOM PART OF THE COOLER DOOR FRAME (ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) IS MISSING-MUST SEAL OR REPLACE TO PREVENT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ANY BARE WOODEN SHELVES MUST BE SEALED & BE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF MOST COOLER DOORS, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR FLOOR OF UPRIGHT COOLERS, INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES, INTERIOR OF BAR DISHMACHINE-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND PREP TABLES/SHELVES & HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN/STORAGE AREAS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT/CLUTTER. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ANY BASEBOARD TILES PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALLS AT POT WASH AREA MUST BE SEALED-TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL MILK/SODA CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD/SUPPLIES MUST BE REMOVED & REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Dec 16, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING COOKING EQUIPEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP: FRYERS, STOVES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SODA MACHINES, COFFEE MACHINES AND SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND 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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND GROUT NEED IN VARIOUS AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS, WALL AT DISH AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR CORNER DAMAGE. CEILING IN CAFE K IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FAN GAURD IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel-Nix last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel-Nix on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel-Nix?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel-Nix.
Has Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel-Nix's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel-Nix have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel-Nix means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel-Nix inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel-Nix is inspected around two times per year on average.
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