O'hare Gaslight Club — Gaslight Club (Hilton O'hare Lobby)
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited O'hare Gaslight Club — Gaslight Club (Hilton O'hare Lobby) 29 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 10 times.
O'hare Gaslight Club — Gaslight Club (Hilton O'hare Lobby)'s latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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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
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS HEALTH INSPECTION #2610328 DATED 1/10/2025. SUMMARY FROM 11/8/2023 WAS POSTED INSTEAD. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE AT SALAD STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
Jan 10, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED CHICKEN, POTATOES EGGS ETC OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE (SAFE SERVE CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINNING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN TWO AND THREE DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT AREAS REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Nov 8, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (IN USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE (TCS FOODS)SOUP,SAUCES,CHICKEN ETC. IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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67
Nov 3, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT MAIN COOKING LINE IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AT BASE OF LOFT STAIRS WITH INTERIOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Dec 1, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2510389 ISSUED ON 05-26-2021 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 #57 - FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. #58 - FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND CEILING WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS UNDER SODA SYRUP SHELVES BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR (HALLWAY TO THE HOTEL).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (UNDERNEATH MEAT SLICER) IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD AND SYRUP SPILLAGE.
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70
May 26, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP/BAR/WASHROOMS).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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86
Oct 22, 2019
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED WHITE PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE (PLATES) RACKS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DIMMED LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE REACH-IN FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS ARE LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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Jun 13, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) IN SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (PROCEDURE ON SITE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HANDSINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DEBRIS BEHIND/UNDER DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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61
Oct 3, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING AND DATE OF TCS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE BINS/CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND (SODA) SYRUP SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP ACCUMULATION AND MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE (2ND FLOOR STORAGE) WITH DUST AND SOME LITTER.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 11, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE RIGHT DOOR OF PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING:INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS,BAR GUN AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT MAIN BAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FOOD PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEES WHILE WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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78
Nov 2, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the right door of the two door dairy cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors by the grease trap in the rear prep and by the soda boxes in the rear hallway. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the Longhorn Room near the tables by the rear prep entry way. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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86
Jun 1, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed grease on the floor under the rear dish machine and found dirt and debris on the floor in the rear hallway leading to the hotel. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop stored inside the bar ice bin. Instructed facility to store in a separate, sanitary manner and to maintain.
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90
Oct 24, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed food not labeled. Instructed facility to label with name and date any foods opened/prepared and held for longer than 24 hours and to maintain.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on the three door cooler in the rear kitchen and at all cooler units in the front kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the bottom of the fryers to have oil and dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the main bar soda gun holder to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the 2 door cooler in the rear kitchen to be dirty on the inside and outside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: under the dish machine, around the rear kitchen grease trap, under the stairs leading to dry storage, around the soda boxes in the rear, and in the front kitchen between the coolers and wall/partition. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints while working around food and food contact surfaces. Instructed facility that all food handlers must maintain hair restraints while working with food and around food contact surfaces.
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78
Jul 21, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND 2 BARS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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86
Jul 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP OR OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE) IN REAR AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND 2 BARS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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82
Nov 25, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (BY FRYER) RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF MEAT SLICER AND ON SPICE SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MEAT SLICER AND SPICE SHELF.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT REAR BAR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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82
Aug 5, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE. OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER PANEL AND LOWER STORAGE BIN CORNER LID OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINK SUBSTANCE WHERE ICE IS BEING MAKE AND STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PARTS OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS ON COUNTER AND TO WRAP UTENSILS ON TABLE OR PLACE ON TABLE WHEN CUSTOMER IS SITTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA GUN NOZZLE, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG SIDE OF SYRUP CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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70
Aug 8, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP INSIDE MAIN BAR GUN HOLDER ALSO OBSERVED INTERIOR OF TOP HAT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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82
Jan 21, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1335447 DATED ON 05/09/13,#33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND BARS, #34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA (UNDER STAIRCASE), MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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90
May 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BARS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA (UNDER STAIRCASE).-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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90
Oct 22, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED OT SEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD GAP INSIDE COFFEE ROOM NEXT TO FRONT PREP AREA.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND COOKING WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN FRONT PREP AREA.----------MUST CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD (FRONT PREP AREA) AND VENT COVER INSIDE MEN'S AND LADIES TOILET ROOM. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT HANDSINK INSIDE LADIES TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA.
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Feb 27, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DISH MACHINE RACKS VERY DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COUNTER TOP BEHIND AND UNDER COFFEE MACHINE DIRTY MUST DETAIL 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. FLOOR UNDER STAIRS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. BASE WALLS UNDER DISH AREA UNCLEAN,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. AIR VENTS IN 2 COOLERS DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP IN THE BAR AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER
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Sep 29, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 22, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 397232 ,11-18-10,MINOR BECOMES SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED; #32 MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STRIP ON THE EXIT DOOR,DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED DOOR GIVEN 5 DAYS 09-28-11 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AIR VENTS IN 3 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUSTR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CHOPPING BOARD UNCLEAN 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. FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE,DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF THE DISH AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND REPAINT; WALLS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT-INSIDE PREP AREA- UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,WALLS ON STORAGE BEHIND ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS(2 DOOR)
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Nov 18, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STRIP ON THE EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS FROM ENTERING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN SHELVES UNDER COOKING GRILL
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR IN THE COFFEE MACHINE ROOM WITH 3 INCH HOLES MUST BE SEALED
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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. CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA FRONT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS LEADING TO PRIVATE DINING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was O'hare Gaslight Club — Gaslight Club (Hilton O'hare Lobby) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O'hare Gaslight Club — Gaslight Club (Hilton O'hare Lobby) on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O'hare Gaslight Club — Gaslight Club (Hilton O'hare Lobby)?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at O'hare Gaslight Club — Gaslight Club (Hilton O'hare Lobby).
Has O'hare Gaslight Club — Gaslight Club (Hilton O'hare Lobby)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at O'hare Gaslight Club — Gaslight Club (Hilton O'hare Lobby) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at O'hare Gaslight Club — Gaslight Club (Hilton O'hare Lobby) 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 O'hare Gaslight Club — Gaslight Club (Hilton O'hare Lobby) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, O'hare Gaslight Club — Gaslight Club (Hilton O'hare Lobby) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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