Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Main Kitchen / Great
Last inspected: May 9, 2024
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Score
Inspectors have visited Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Main Kitchen / Great 19 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 9, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Main Kitchen / Great on the better side of that line. 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
May 9, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, AND CHIPPING PAINT ALONG WALLS AND FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( flour ) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear or trim.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Old date stickers not removed when washing food containers, instructed to remove.
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Jun 9, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 1, 2022
Complaint
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHORIZO, VARIETY OF CHEESE, SLICED LUNCH MEAT, ETC) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 48F LOCATED AT ROOM SERVICE HOTLINE IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN AND RIBEYE LABELED WITH A 5/23 & 5/25 DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISCARD SAID ITEMS.(27 LBS AT $150) ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. ALSO NOTED SLICED LUNCH MEAT, PREPARED SAUSAGE AND EGGS HELD FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COOLER SERVICED BY ENGINEER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 100F. MANAGER USES SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND CONFIRMS THAT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS INADEQUEATLY SANITIZING. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DISH MACHINE SERVICED BY ENGINEER AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS (INCLUDING CEILING IN SAID AREAS)BEHIND AND ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COLD KITCHEN, WALL BEHIND 1 COMP SINK LOCATED AT COLD KITCHEN AND ROOM SERVICE HOTLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITAION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (INDIVIDUAL CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS) STAINED WITH A BROWN, BLACK, YELLOW, AND PINK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 1, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS IN USE KEPT IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION NOTED ON COOLING LINES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT DRIPPINGS IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST RE-GROUT FLOORS AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, AND DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 21, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL, CEILING, AND FOOD STORAGE EQUIPMENT IN THE STATION LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-32-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, AND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES, POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED WHILE STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND STORED UNDER FOOD PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN FREEZER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST RE-GROUT FLOORS AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, AND DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NOTED SPECIAL PROCESSES EQUIPMENT (FOOD SMOKER AND COOK CHILL) STORED ALONG WALL IN THE PREP AREA. NO OBSERVATION OF USE OF THE EQUIPMENT, FOOD PREPARATION NOR STORAGE OF SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SUBMIT A DEVELOPED HACCP OR VARIANCE PLAN TO CDPH TO UTILIZE SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES, POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED WHILE STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE REAR WALL ON THE HOT SERVICE LINE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AND RESURFACE/PAINT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Apr 16, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 2 LARGE CONTAINER OF SOUP AND IN HOUSE CHEESE SAUCE ( 20 LBS ) WITH TEMPERATURE RANGING 52.5 F-54.6 F, CONTAINER PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT 40 F OR LOWER, ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED( SUGAR, SALT ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT EMPLOYEES SELF-SERVICE FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS NOT MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER AND ACCUMULATED DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSULATION FOR COOLING LINE IN POOR REPAIR FOR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, CONDENSATION NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Oct 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 19, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 40 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND GREAT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOZZLE WITH DEBRIS AND ICE SLOT WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE DRINK DISPENSOR LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE DINING AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED 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 WALL BY THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (BASEMENT) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving that had peeling paint/raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around steam well in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler door gaskets not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Display cooler door track not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in main kitchen under cooking equipment, prep areas, dish machine areas need re-grouting. Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Floors by dish machine, rear kitchen storage areas, pot room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles that had peeling paint, damaged, and had holes, gaps in main kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/repaired. Wall/ceiling in pot room had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls, coving in kitchen prep area that gaps, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 compartment sink faucet of steam well in main kitchen leaking at base, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Oct 7, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-SAUSAGE 48.5F, CANADIAN BACON 46.7F, HAM 49.5F, PORK SAUSAGE 48.1F, SAUSAGE 51.7F, FRUITS (CUT) 47.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $154.00F THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, BOXES AND EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS DRAINS ESPECIALLY BY THE COFFEE STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILINGS AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE UNUSED DISH WASHER, AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIPPING UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK BY THE PASTRY PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN POT AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT DUST AND DEBRIS COLLECTION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VERNT COVER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLY TRAP STORED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AWAY FROM CLEAN UTENSILS.
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Jan 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS AT 2ND FLOOR BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS ATTACHED TO A CABLE, INSTRUCTED TO DETACH TO PROPER WASH SCOOPS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ICE BINS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS OFF FLOOR BY 6" OR HIGHER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRIPPING PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
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Mar 25, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 ABOUT 40 LBS OF CHEESE SOUP AT 76.3F STORED IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER THAT WAS PLACED IN WALK COOLER A DAY BEFORE, TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN AT THE CORE OF THE SOUP CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COOL DOWN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PROPERLY AND ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODES. SOUP DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.
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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. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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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. WATER POOLING AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINES AND KEEP COOLER SHELVES DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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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. PIPE INSULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN CONDENSATION LINES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS
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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. MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO GROUT 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. CEILING INSEDE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSING MOISTURE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Main Kitchen / Great last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Main Kitchen / Great on file is from May 9, 2024. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Main Kitchen / Great?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Main Kitchen / Great.
Has Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Main Kitchen / Great's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Main Kitchen / Great have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Main Kitchen / Great 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 Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Main Kitchen / Great inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Renaissance Chicago Hotel — Main Kitchen / Great is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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