Pump Room — Public Chicago Hotel
Last inspected: Feb 8, 2016
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Going back to 2010, Pump Room — Public Chicago Hotel has 17 inspections in the public record. On Feb 8, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Pump Room — Public Chicago Hotel is from Feb 8, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 4, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1610107 DATED:01/25/2016. NON COMPLIANCE CONTINUED TO OBSERVE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY OVER 30 LIVE INFANT AND ADULT ROACHES IN KITCHEN FOOD-PREP AREAS,DISHMACHINE AREA,CORNER NEAR THE ELEVATOR LIFT,BEHIND COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS,INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO DISHMACHINE AREA,INSIDE MOTORS OF THE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN SERVICE BAR AREA,MORE LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED IN BASEMENT INTO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NERA THE STAIRCASE ALSO, 15 OR MORE LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND RESTING ON WALLS.ALSO,DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN CORNERS AND DISHMACHINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS IN KITCHEN CORNERS AND SEAL AND SECURE WHITE FRP PANELING IN THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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: SEE VIOLATION#14.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON LIQUOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER ALL MICROWAVES,COFFEE STATION,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PASTRY AREAS AND INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Jan 25, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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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 IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN BAR AREA AND IN HALLWAY CORRIDOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.ALSO, 1 LIVE ROACH WAS FOUND CRAWLING ON WALL INSIDE THE BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER AND 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BENEATH A LIQUOR CRATE IN THE 1ST FLOOR SERVICE KITCHEN BAR AREA. 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 FOODS (BREAKFAST SAUSAGES, PASTAS,ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON LIQUOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER ALL MICROWAVES,COFFEE STATION,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PASTRY AREAS AND INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Apr 24, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE:- BEEF SHORT RIBS 44.7/44.9 (2 TRAYS), LIQUID EGGS 47.2F/50.3F (CONTAINERS). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 17LBS OF FOOD WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER READING AT 155F, FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH FINAL RINSE OF 180F OR ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA (FIRST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (FIRST FLOOR) AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM (MEN). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FIRST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 22, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE LINE PREP COOLER: EGG WHITES AT 56.1F, SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 54.3F, YOGURT AT 45.5F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: SHORT RIBS AT 44F, FISH AT 43.3F, CHICKEN AT 45.8F, CRAB MEAT AT 44F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 44F, TURKEY BREAST AT 45.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 183# OF FOOD WORTH $510. CRITICAL 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 BUFFET BAR LINE AND THE CORNER OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE PASTRY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. A TOTAL OF 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE SEEN 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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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Jan 15, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 1-7-14 NOT POSTED. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED DURING THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES ALONG THE COOK'S PREP LINE.
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Jan 7, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND COFFEE BAR. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS IN THESE AREAS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY ALONG THE BUFFET LINE. OBSERVED YOGURT, CROISSANTS AND OTHER PASTRIES (BAGELS, MUFFINS, ETC.) STORED OUT ON THE BUFFET LINE WITH NO SNEEZEGUARDS OR OTHER FORM OF PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOODS FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. 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 IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BUFFET LINE. 12 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 FOODS (EGGS AT 157.2) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT 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: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES ALONG THE COOK'S PREP LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND ABOVE CLEAN GLASSES IN THE SERVICE BAR AREA.
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Dec 19, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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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: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. FOUND FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT LIBRARY BAR AREAS.(OBSERVED ABOUT 40 FRUIT FLIES) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DISH RACKS. MUST STORE CONTAINERS UPSIDE DOWN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Dec 12, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES NOT SANITIZING AT BAR AREAS.O PPM CHLORINE. TAGGED 2 DISHMACHINES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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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: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. FOUND FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT LIBRARY BAR AREAS.(OBSERVED ABOUT 40 FRUIT FLIES) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DISH RACKS. MUST STORE CONTAINERS UPSIDE DOWN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Feb 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER AT SEVERAL PREP COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 29, 2011
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP ON THE INTERIOR DOOR TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Aug 9, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F AND 70F. UNIT WERE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP ON THE INTERIOR DOOR TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Jun 24, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 21, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40-45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING IN MAIN DINING AREA,1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA,BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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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 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. (SERVES AS A FOOD SOURCE FOR INSECTS)
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Apr 20, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND UNDER THE COUNTER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF EGGS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.3 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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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. PREMISES USING KITCHEN PANS AS ICE BIN COVERS BEHIND PUMP ROOM BAR. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIDS. SEAL BOTTOM OF KITCHEN DOOR LEADING TO REAR HALLWAY. REPAIR BROKEN VANITY TOP IN SMALL EMPLOYEE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS,HINGE AND ALL WORN AREAS OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS OR REPLACE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. (ALSO WHEELS)
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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. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. (KITCHEN PLATFORM, AROUND FLOOR DRAINS,BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS,BEER COOLER AND HALLWAYS). MUST REPAIR BROKEN BASEBOARD IN WOMENS EMPLOYEE SMALL WASHROOM AND IN SUPPLY CLOSET. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND COMPRESSOR ROOMS AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR CONCRETE THRESHOLD AT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASE UNDER MAIN BAR 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WOOD WORK AND CEILING OVER DINING AREAS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING OVER 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND EMPTY STORAGE CLOSET. CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED/ROTTING WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE PRE-SOAK TABLE. REPAIR TILE ACROSS FROM 1ST FLOOR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL HOLES IN CEILING IN CHEFS STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE OF COOKING LIQUOR STORAGE.
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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. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON ALL ICE MACHINES, COFFEE,TEA AND ESPRESSO MAKERS AND ANY EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY OR PROVIDE PROOF OF EXISTENCE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HAND SINK BEHIND MAIN BAR. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE TO DUMP SINK AT COFFEE STATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN GLASSWARE STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST DISCARD ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEHIND BAR, IN KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. (IF ANY UNUSED ITEM REMAINS ON SITE IT MUST BE MAINTAINED AND DESIGNATED AS UNUSED WITH SIGNAGE)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pump Room — Public Chicago Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pump Room — Public Chicago Hotel on file is from Feb 8, 2016. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pump Room — Public Chicago Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pump Room — Public Chicago Hotel.
Has Pump Room — Public Chicago Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pump Room — Public Chicago Hotel have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pump Room — Public Chicago Hotel means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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