Renaissance Chicago O'hare Hotel
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2013
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Public records show seven inspections at Renaissance Chicago O'hare Hotel stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 29, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Renaissance Chicago O'hare Hotel's record stops at Apr 29, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Apr 29, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES, DISHES,BOWLS ETC IN ALL STORAGE, KITCHEN AND SERVING AREAS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN DORM FREEZER AT THE ROOM SERVICE AREA OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA....ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE 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 FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT(STOVE)ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS AND BEHIND COOKING STOVE ALSO AT THE FRESH KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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May 22, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Found/observed employees not washing their hands while changing gloves, handlind foods(beef, cutting vegetables), and preparing foods at time of inspection, citation issued.Mgmt. was instructed in proper procedures for hand washing while preparing, handling foods, including ready to eat foods.
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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 observed front entrance door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4inch gap on middle of door, also found exit doors in boiler room not rodent proofed, doors had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch, Citation issued.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found observed food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler(1st floor), must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks in front prep area had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed, caulk around prep table in front prep area 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: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean(1st floor), need cleaning(detailed), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean need cleaning, non food contact surfaces storage cabinet shelving(16th floor)need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors throughout kitchen prep area, and along wallbase, had missing mortar, standing water, shall be repaired sealed, and re-grouted, to prevent standing water in kitchen prep areas (1st floor).floors in men's bathroom(1st floor need cleaning).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas that were damaged/stained, shall be replaced, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, ceiling tiles in receiving areas, cafeteria need cleaning, damaged ceiling tiles shall be replaced(bsmt).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in front prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, light shields in rear kitchen, rear storage areas, hallways, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopies not clean need cleaning in front prep area, rear kitchen prep areas, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers, reach in cooler(1st floor) not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep areas(1st floor, and 16th floor).
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Jun 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 11, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 18 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AND DINING AREA BAR CLINGING TO WALLS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST CALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE,MUST REMOVED FLIES, ;INSTRUCTED MUST FLUSH FLOOR DRAIN REGULARLY AND DOORS MUST BE CLOSED; FOUND ENTRACE REVOLVING DOORS NOT PROPERLY SEALED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP ,LIGHT COMING THRU,INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY SEAL DOORS GIVEN 5 DAYS 06-17 -11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DISH AREA NEEDS RECAULKING
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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. INTERIOR COOLERS IN THE SMALL KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ALL CABINETS UNDER BUFFET TABLE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;LONG CHOPPING BOARD VERY DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS BEHIND 2 ICE MACHINES,DISH AREA UNCLEAN,WITH STANDING WATER,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN DISH AREA WITH BLACK MATERIALS,MUST REMOVE , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING TILES IN DISH AREA DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINES DIRTY ,MUST 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. LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA,DISH AREA DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Dec 15, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: violation #32 has been corrected.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Violation #34 remains to be corrected on 3/8/11.
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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. Walls beside the exposed hand sink in the 2nd floor banquet serving area needs detail cleaning and maintain.
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Dec 8, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR BY THE WALLS, CEILING AND COUNTER TOPS OVER 15 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE/REMOVE FRUIT FLIES.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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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. MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY DUST CONTAMINANTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR BANQUET SERVING AREA AND 16TH FLOOR CLUB LEVEL. CLEAN ALL THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS BELOW THE BUFFET LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. ALL BOXES OF CHIP AND STOCKS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE 16TH FLOOR CLUB LEVEL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WAIT STATION AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BESIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BANQUET SERVING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING 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. SLOW DRAINING ON ONE OF THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Renaissance Chicago O'hare Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Renaissance Chicago O'hare Hotel on file is from Apr 29, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Renaissance Chicago O'hare Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Renaissance Chicago O'hare Hotel.
Has Renaissance Chicago O'hare Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Renaissance Chicago O'hare Hotel have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Renaissance Chicago O'hare 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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