Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Lb Bistro & Patisserie
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025
70
Score
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Lb Bistro & Patisserie has been inspected 28 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded 13 times in the inspection record.
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Lb Bistro & Patisserie's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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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 PREP AND 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN BROKEN NON-FUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BANQUET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN THE DISH CHEMICAL STOREROOM, BOTH DISH AREAS. 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 UNDER HANDSINK IN MAIN DISH ROOM A 4X5 HOLE IN WALL, ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM HOT WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FULL OF RUST OF MAIN DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, HARD BOILED EGG, CORNBEEF HASH, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE LINKS & COOKED POTATOES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.7F - 58.7 F LOCATED IN COLD LINE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE 90 POUNDS WITH A VALUE OF $480.00 ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN SHULA'S STEAK HOUSE 3 HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE 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 ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT HANDSINKS IN FRONT PREP RANGING IN TEMPREATURES FROM 64.2F - 68.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN SHULA'S STEAK HOUSE NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT BAR 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 cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN BANQUET NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE BANQUEST WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: VARIETY OF SOUP RANGING IN TEMPERATURES FROM 58.7F-61.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN BANQUETS OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE 5TH FLOOR BANQUEST OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF BEVERAGE STORAGE CASE BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE 5TH FLOOR NEXT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM TEA STORAGE CLOSET. NOTED 3 MOUSE DROPPING AND BIRD FEATHERS OBSERVED IN TEA STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND BIRD FEATHERS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP HAND SINK, INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN BANQUETS NO PAPER TOWEL IN BOTH DISHROOMS LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN BANQUETS HANDSINK IN POT& PAN DISH ROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH 1 LIVE ROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT OF COOKING LINE IN REAR PREP, AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 PREP AND 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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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN BROKEN NON-FUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BANQUET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN THE DISH CHEMICAL STOREROOM, BOTH DISH AREAS. 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 UNDER HANDSINK IN MAIN DISH ROOM A 4X5 HOLE IN WALL, ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM HOT WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FULL OF RUST OF MAIN DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD AREA IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Feb 1, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF WAFFLE BATTER (CONTAINS RAW EGGS) CONTAINER STORED ON TOP OF MELTED ICE ON PREP COUNTER. 2LBS OF WAFFLE BATTER MEASURED AT 51.2F. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $5. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED IN MAIN DISH. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE RODENT DROPPINGS AND ROACH INSECTS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HANDSINK LOCATED AT COOKLINE AND MAIN DISH AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDSINK LOCATED AT COOKLINE AND MAIN DISH AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN THE MAIN DISH AREA IS NOT MANTAINED. THE PLUMBING CONNECTION UNDER SINK IS LEAKING AT WATER CONNECTION. MUST REPAIR LEAK MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL COMMERICIALLY WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) IN COOKLINE WALK-IN COOLER. PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER SOILED WITH DUST. OBSERVED ACCUMILATED FROST/ICE NEAR FAN GUARD OF COOKLINE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY ACCUMILATED SOILED, GARBAGE, BLACK GRIME, AND PUDDLE WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN/DISH AREA AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE PIPING ATTACHED UNDER MACHINE WITH LEAK AND WATER POOLED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITIONS, IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT BECOMING A BREEDING SITE FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE SILVER ROOM FOOD STORAGE CLOSET GATED AREA, SOAP ROOM, AND STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED ATTACHED TO EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Aug 17, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF VARIETY (TURKEY BEEF, PORK) SLICED DELI MEAT RANGING BETWEEN 47.0F- AND 56.4F, 2.5 LBS COOKED SHRIMP @55.1F BOTH LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER,3 LB SLICED HEILOOM TOMATOES @58.4F,3.5 LBS HERB MAYO @68.1F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE FOUND IN THE WALK IN COOLER OF MAIN KITCHEN AS WELL AS COLD HOLD UNITS THROUGHOUT INSPECTION. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNAPPROVED RODENT BAIT STATION'S LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS ON FLOORS, UNDER AND ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE BAIT STATION AS REQUIRED BY CODE ...COVERED AND TAMPER RESISTANT AND IN PLACE BY PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL. MUST MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR PARLOR WITH PINK/YELLOW BUILDUP ON INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING DOWN ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. DRIPPING ON TO ICE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES IN SOAPSTORAGE ROOM ATTACHED TO MAIN KITCHEN CRAWLING AROUND EQUIPMENT, AND ON WALLS. NOTED 10 LARGE RODENTS DROPPING IN SAID AREA AS WELL AS THE SILVER ROOM ATTACHED TO MAIN KITCHEN PREP UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN DOCK AREA OUTSIDE SERVICE ELEVATORS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 200 SMALL AND MEDIUM BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, INSIDE THE SILVER ROOM STORAGE SPACE, NEAR ALL DRAINS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORED EQUIPMENT, CEILINGS, IN USE PREP TABLES AND CARDBOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTOL FOR ADDIDIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE BIRD FLYING AROUND IN THE 5TH FLOOR DISH WASHING ROOM ABOVE WASHED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS AND COOKWARE DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON PREMISE OF A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE 2ND FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN WITH BROKEN WASH GUAGE AND UNABLE TO MEASURE WASHING TEMPERATURED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED BY CODE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE SILVER ROOM FOOD STORAGE CLOSET GATED AREA, SOAP ROOM, AND STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED ATTACHED TO EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULB IN HALLWAY OF DISH ROOM ON 5TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLAC AND INTENSIFY LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD X-LARGE RAT INSIDE OF SILVER ROOM FOOD STORAGE CLOSET (ATTACHED TO MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA) ON FLOOR BETWEEN SHELF AND LOCKED GATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA TO REMOVE FOUL ODOR. RODENT WAS REMOVED DURING THIS TIME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY AND PREP EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES IN BAKERY SECTION OF MAIN KITCHEN COOK LINE, ROLLING CARTS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE PIPING ATTACHED UNDER MACHINE WITH LEAK AND WATER POOLED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITIONS, IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT BECOMING A BREEDING SITE FOR PEST.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME TRASH ON GROUND NEAR RECEPTACLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AREA.
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Apr 11, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in employees men's toilet room , instructed to provide.
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Jan 26, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN 2 PREP COOLERS AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD LABLES ON PARFAIT CONTAINERS AT GRAB AND GO COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SCOOP HOLDER.
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Feb 6, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FLY TRAP INSTALLED ABOVE OPEN FOOD TRAYS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AWAY FROM PREP AREAS.
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Jan 29, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" ITEMS IN THE STARBUCKS STORE FRONT AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. LABELING REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL BY THE 3 COMP SINK AND BY THE ICE MACHINE IN THE HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 30, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN 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 CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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Jul 11, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED GRIME AT PIPE AND BLACK WRAPPING UNDER THE CONDENSOR AT WALK-IN COOLER #46. MUST REPLACE BLACK WRAPPING AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE PIPE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKING HOT WATER AT FAUCET BASE IN THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH ROOM AREA.FOUND A BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK ON THE NORTH END OF THE KITCHEN.FOUND A BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK ON THE SOUTH END OF THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER #36 AND COOLER #51. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES 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 DUST BUILD UP AROUND VENT COVER/CEILING TILES AND FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS BY DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENT COVER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: METAL ICE SCOOP DAMAGED, CRACKED AROUND HANDLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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May 21, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A VACUUM SEALER ON SITE. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED THAT WERE VACUUM SEALED ON SITE. (NOTED 5 BAGS OF CHORIZO IN THE REACH IN COOLER.) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD THE VACUUM PACKAGED ITEMS. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CDPH APPROVAL PRIOR TO USING A VACUUM SEALER ON SITE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 SINKS AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM A STAND PIPE WHEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR IT WAS IN USE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD, TO NOT PREP FOOD OR WALK THROUGH THIS AREA AND TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COFFEE FILTERS UNCOVERED IN THE LINK COFFEE SHOP. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN COFFEE FILTERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE DOOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE DOOR OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER CABINETS IN THE LINK CAFE ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH COFFEE SPILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS DISPLACED AND WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE HOOD VENTS CORRECTLY AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT COMPARTMENT PLUMBING LEAKING UNDERNEATH IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOWLS OF WATER WITH UTENSILS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Aug 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 37 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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Aug 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MILK COOLER IN THE LINK CAFE AT 61.5F AND OPEN DISPLAY COOLER IN THE LINK CAFE AT 52F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND SANDWICHES. BOTH COOLERS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE LINK CAFE PREP COOLERS: MILK AT 51.2F, YOGURT AT 52.7F, CUT FRUIT AT 48.9F, SANDWICHES AT 52.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $50. 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 FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 37 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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86
Feb 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE AT THE BREASKFAST BUFFET BARS. OBSERVED PASTRIES, SALSAS, BROWN SUGAR AND RAISINS STORED ON THE COUNTERTOP OF THE BREAKFAST BARS WITHOUT A SNEEZEGUARD. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE FOOD FROM THE AREAS. MUST INSTALL SNEEZEGUARDS WHERE NEEDED.
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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 CEILING AND WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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90
Jul 17, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE A LARGE MIXERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE IS DETERIORATED, AND IN EXTREME POOR REPAIR, MOLD ALL OVER BACK SIDE OF CELING TOO, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: WALL AT CORNER NEXT TO CELAN LARGE POTS SHELF IS DAMAGED AND PAINT IS PEELING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAITNAN.
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86
Mar 8, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON BACK OF BLADE, INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Oct 11, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS/CEILING AFFECTED BY PESTS MUST BE KEPT CLEANED/SANITIZED & FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING MUST BE ADDRESSED. 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: NOTED LEAKS AT WATER LINE UNDER FRONT SECTION OF DISHMACHINE & AT MIDDLE SECTION OF SAME EQUIPMENT-MUST ADDRESS, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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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90
Oct 3, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: (7-38-020) PEST ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES. FOUND 28-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS & CEILING AT DISHROOM AREA; 9-ON WALLS AROUND DOOR FRAME (MAIN ENTRY DOOR FROM KITCHEN); 11-ON WALLS AROUND THE WAIT STAFF STATION (BEHIND THE COFFEE SHOP); 18-ON WALLS UNDER THE COFFEE COUNTER & SINK, BEHIND THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING; CABINETS UNDERSINKS OR PREP TABLES, PLASTIC CURTAINS OF DISHMACHINE, DRIP PANS OF SMALL COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS OR FOOD STAINS. 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 IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FLOOR DRAINS/COVERS THRU-OUT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. 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: WALLS /CEILING AFFECTED BY PESTS MUST BE SANITIZED & FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AROUND GARBAGE BINS OR PREP AREAS MUST BE MAINTAINED. 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: HOT WATER KNOB AT DISHROOM HANDSINK IS LOOSE & WATER LEAKS AT PIPE UNDER THIS SAME SINK-MUST FIX. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT A WATER LINE TO FRONT & MID-SECTION OF DISHMACHINE, MUST ADDRESS. MOST WASHERS OF SINK FAUCETS THRU-OUT PREMISES ARE LEAKING-MUST REPLACE. 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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78
Mar 11, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS, FROM 2/24/11 VISIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS, FROM 2/24/11 VISIT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS, FROM 2/24/11 VISIT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS, FROM 2/24/11 VISIT.
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82
Feb 24, 2011
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: NOTED 5-LIVE ROACHES BELOW THE LOOSE PAINTED BASEBOARD AT WEST WALL OF DISHROOM (LEFT OF MOP SINK). MUST ELIMINATE BREEDING AREA. CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED LOCATION & P.C.O CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES. MUST EXTEND THE SNEEZE GUARDS BY BREAKFAST LINE TO COVER CONDIMENTS ALSO. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM AT DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN 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: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR, AT COLD STORAGE ROOM. MUST RESOLVE EVIDENCE OF MOLD AT S.W. CORNER OF DISHROOM. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT PREP AREA HALLWAY MUST BE REPLACED & OTHER LKIGHT COVERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DIRT. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE REAR END OF THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE FIXED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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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74
Aug 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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. OBSERVED 10-11 FRUIT FLIES IN DINING AREA AND ONE POD. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
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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. COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR HOT-LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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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 NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP IN REAR AREA. 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Lb Bistro & Patisserie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Lb Bistro & Patisserie on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Lb Bistro & Patisserie?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Lb Bistro & Patisserie.
Has Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Lb Bistro & Patisserie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Lb Bistro & Patisserie have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Lb Bistro & Patisserie means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Lb Bistro & Patisserie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower — Lb Bistro & Patisserie is inspected around two times per year on average.
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