Omni Chicago Hotel — 676 Restaurant/Main Kitchen

674-678 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Omni Chicago Hotel — 676 Restaurant/Main Kitchen 26 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 12 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES UPPER PORTIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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90
Apr 28, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH AND PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH LEAKING FROM ALL PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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90
Apr 22, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #25 (CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY REQUIREMENTS) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 4/14/25 WHERE A 1 WEEK GRACE PERIOD WAS GIVEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. (SUMMARY POSTED ARE MAY,9 2024, MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 3/14/25.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)."
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH AND PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH LEAKING FROM ALL PIPES, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 14, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN EMPLOYEE CAFE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CANTALOUPE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 62.8F LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN EMPLOYEE CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE AT 140F 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 COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
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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 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. 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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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN EMPLOYEE CAFE THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 82.6F, PORK BREAKFAST SAUSAGE 89.9F, AND COOKED POTATOES 87.4F ETC. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 9 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VARIANCE ON-SITE FOR THE SOUS VIDE COOKING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION #29.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. BURGER, EGGS, AND STEAK ETC.). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RECORDS OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR APPROVED HACCP ROP AND SOUS VIDE FOUND HAACP LOGS NOT BEING UTILIZED FOR ALL VACUUM SEALED FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE. ALL VACUUM-SEALED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATED IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 450LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $4,500 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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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 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH AND PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH AND PREP. 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: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH LEAKING FROM ALL PIPES, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM PIPES, TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED LEAKING FROM FAUCET, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Sep 29, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
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Mar 31, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen training certificate for food service manager. instructed to obtain.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in employees toilet rooms, instructed to post.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Several fly traps installed between clean utensils hangers, instructed to keep away from clean utensil.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Weak hot water pressure at bar 3-comp sink faucet, instructed to provide under city pressure.
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Jun 15, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN TACOS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND IDENTIFY WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILDUP ON GASKET OF WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. MUST REPAIR. BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED THE MIDDLE AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET IN THE WOMENS PUBLIC RESTROOM NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN VENITLATION HOODS IN BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Nov 8, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED INCOMPLETE HACCP PLAN AND NO RECORD KEEPING OF ROP, SOUS VIDE, AND, MEAT CURING ITEMS, PROCEDURES, TEMPERATURES, OR PROCESS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED, RECORDS ARE TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THE HACCP PLAN IS PROPERLY OPERATED AND MANAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED ROP ITEMS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE ALL ROP LABELS TO INCLUDE: 1. Identification of food item The date of preparation. 2. ?Must be kept at 41F or below? (fish= ?must be kept frozen?) 3. Expiration Date (30 days) OR Instructions to discard/consume by after 30 days 4. If frozen must include the date the item was frozen and the date the item was removed from freezer PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO RECORDS ON SITE TO VERIFY THAT COOLING AND COLD HOLDING TIME/TEMPERATURE PARAMETERS ARE MET AS PER THE HACCP PLAN FOR ALL SOUS VIDE PRODUCTS. MUST PROVIDE ALL RECORDS AND LOGS FOR LAST SIX MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED ROP FISH IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE. INSTRUCTED ALL ROP FISH MUST BE FROZEN BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER ROP. FISH MUST NOT BE THAWED IN ROP. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED ONE OF THE AUTOMATIC HANDWASH SINK FAUCETS, IN THE MEN'S GUEST TOILET ROOM, IS NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE MOPS AND BROOMS OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Aug 27, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-306.11- OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION, NOT PROTECTED OR COVERED; * 2 LOAVES OF FRENCH BAGUETTE BREAD ON CUTTING BOARD (WITH SERRATED KNIFE ON CUTTING BOARD ALLOWING GUEST TO SLICE DESIRED PORTIONS) * 1 LOAF OF BREAD ON CUTTING BOARD (WITH SERRATED KNIFE ON CUTTING BOARD ALLOWING GUEST TO SLICE DESIRED PORTIONS) * 1 BOWL OF SLICED STRAWBERRIES * 1 BOWL OF BLUE BERRIES * 1 BOWL OF RASPBERRIES STORED AT THE SELF SERVICE BREAKFAST BAR COUNTER TOP, NOT PROTECTED OR COVERED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GUARDS, FOOD SHIELD OR SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AS WELL AS PRE SLICE BREAD FOR CUSTOMERS OR PROVIDE COMMERCIALLY SLICED BREAD, TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM TOUCHING FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904-13 (A) (A) - OBSERVED PRE SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE WHEN GUEST ARE SET OR STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 13, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED, ALSO VACUUM FOOD PACKAGES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES AND IN POOR CONDITIONS, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS FREE FROM CRACKS OR LOOSE ENDS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN MAIN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 28, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT SERVICE LINE NOT PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION WHERE OPEN FOODS DISPLAYD FOR BREAKFAST BUFFET SELF SERVICE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE FOOD SHIELD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD MISSING AT REAR KITCHEN PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP IN FRONT LINE PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SEVERAL PREP COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS AND INACCURAGE ONES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GOOD WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS.
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Dec 8, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN..
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE STAINS, DEBRIS AND RUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CORNERS OF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRS BUILDUP 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 BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR.
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Aug 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SLIME AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES UPPER PORTIONS ALSO OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS (PASTRIES, EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC.) NOT PROTECTED WHILE IN SERVICE, NO SNEEZE GUARDS OR PROTECTIVE BARRIER AT SELF SERVICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS/PROTECTIVE BARRIERS FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS AT SELF SERVICE AREAS. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINES VOUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (JAM COOLER) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS. MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP BY YOGURT STORAGE AREA AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Sep 14, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE REACH IN FREEZER NEAR THE END OF THE PREP LINE.
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Aug 7, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1561765 ON 7-31-15 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS ON THE 4TH FLOOR. NOTED FLIES UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER SINKS, ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. ALSO NOTED 30 LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN WALLS AND MAKE SMOOTH TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE REACH IN FREEZER NEAR THE END OF THE PREP LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN STOPPER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 31, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 56 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTETENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF CHEESE AT 50.1 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 48.2 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.9 DEGREES F, 11LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 47.1-57 DEGREES F, 1LB OF CRAB CAKES AT 53.4 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF RAW FISH AT 53.4 DEGREES F, 3LBS OF YOGURT AT 51 DEGREES F, 1LB OF SLICED MELON AT 56 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF SALSA AT 70.9 DEGREES F,2LBS OF CREAM CHEESE AT 72 DEGREES F AND 1LB OF BUTTER AT 70.9 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS ON THE 4TH FLOOR. NOTED FLIES UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER SINKS, ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. ALSO NOTED 10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 4TH FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN WALLS AND MAKE SMOOTH TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE REACH IN FREEZER NEAR THE END OF THE PREP LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN STOPPER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 29, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERSIN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINE ACROSS FROM THE ROOM SERVICE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST OVER PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 1 AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE BACKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jul 28, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR NOT IN USE SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 50PPM CHLORINE. NO CITATION ISSUED. EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE BACK LINE BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BREAD, CUT STRAWBERRIES, CHEESE AND DELI MEAT FOR SELF SERVICE AT THE FRONT BAR UNPROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SNEEZE GUARDS FOR ALL SELF SERVICE FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERSIN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST OVER PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINE ACROSS FROM THE ROOM SERVICE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 1 AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE BACKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Oct 1, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/23/13 NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Sep 23, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. FOODS THAT WERE NOT LISTED ON THE IDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING WERE FOUND VACUUM PACKAGED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS: CHERRY PRESERVES, COOKED ROOT VEGATABLES, PARNSIP AND VARIOUS OTHER PUREES, APRICOT AND PLUM SAUCES, POBLANA CREAM, HUMMUS, BUTTERS AND VINEGAR BASED SAUCES, POACHED PEARS AND COOKED WHITE BEANS. OBSERVED SPICES VACUUM PACKAGED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ONLY VACUUM PACKAGE FOODS THAT ARE LISTED ON THE HACCP PLAN UNTIL THE OTHER FOODS ARE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 125# OF FOOD WORTH $1250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE BUFFET LINE. OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGES AT 105-125.1F, SALSAS AT 68.1-69.0F, CREAM CHEESES AT 65.1F, AND YOGURT AT 48.3-57.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $62. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE BUFFET LINE (BREADS AND PASTRIES, JAMS AND JELLIES, FRUIT, MEATS AND CHEESES, ETC.) NOT PROTECTED BY SNEEZEGUARDS OR OTHER METHODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT SET UP A SNEEZEGUARD AND BUFFET COVERS TO PROTECT THE FOODS. BREADS AND PASTRIES TO BE WRAPPED AND COVERED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BAR AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 80 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST 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: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED POTATOES AT 151.1F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS 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: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE OVENS AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK FROM THE TOILET HANDLE IN THE 4TH FLOOR MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 7, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. HEAVY GRAY SLIME BUILD-UP NOTED ON ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. STAFF STARTED BREAKING DOWN ICE MAKER AND IN PROCESS OF CLEANING IT.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT KITCHEN SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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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. DUST BUILD-UP ON BACK OF COOLING UNITS AT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHEILD INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, NINSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 11, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE & INTERIOR OF VENTS AT BOTH SIDES OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. 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 WALLBASE OF DRY STORAGE ROOM AT EAST WALL, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. SOME HARD-TO-REACH FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. 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: DUSTY BATHROOM VENTS AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS, CONDENSERS OF SOME WALK-IN COOLERS & FILTERS AT HOOD OF FRONT OVENS MUST BE MAINTAINED CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK AT HANDSINK FAUCET & UNDER PREP SINK AT ROOM SERVICE AREA. 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.
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Oct 21, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used.? All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL PLATES STORED IN PLATE HOLDERS MUST BE INVERTED AND PROTECTED FROM ANY DEBRIS. PLATE HOLDERS THEMSELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED, NEW BLADE NEEDED AT LARGE CAN OPENER, AND RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLERS NON REAR LINE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ICE MACHINES, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL DECORATIONS ABOVE PANINI MACHINE, TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REGROUTING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GROUT LINES AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHT OUT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS, MOLD AT DISH AREA AND HOLES THAT ARE IN NEED OF SEALING.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT 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. ICE CREAM MACHINE IN NEED OF HOT AND COLD WATER TO THE TOP OF MACHINE FOR PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING. SPLASH GAURDS NEEDED AT HAND SINKS. MUST CORRECT 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. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Omni Chicago Hotel — 676 Restaurant/Main Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Omni Chicago Hotel — 676 Restaurant/Main Kitchen on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Omni Chicago Hotel — 676 Restaurant/Main Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Omni Chicago Hotel — 676 Restaurant/Main Kitchen.

Has Omni Chicago Hotel — 676 Restaurant/Main Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Omni Chicago Hotel — 676 Restaurant/Main Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Omni Chicago Hotel — 676 Restaurant/Main Kitchen 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 Omni Chicago Hotel — 676 Restaurant/Main Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Omni Chicago Hotel — 676 Restaurant/Main Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.