Signature Room at the 95th
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2023
90
Score
Signature Room at the 95th has been inspected 16 times since 2011. Signature Room at the 95th was last inspected on Sep 25, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Signature Room at the 95th since Sep 25, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited nine times.
Signature Room at the 95th's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 25, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AS WELL AS IN BAR UNDER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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90
Sep 14, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 30LBS COOKED POTATOES @50F,O LBS COOKED PASTA @49.5F, AND 3 LBS LEAFY SPINACH @ 51.0F, 4 LBS ASAPARAGUS SALAD @49.3F.ALL SAID ITEMS WEE LOCATED INSIDE COOLING UNIT IN PREP AREA FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6 DRAWER COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA @ IMPROPER TEMPEATURE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HOLDING TCS FOODS INSIDE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF UNIT @50. F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE USE, REPAIR TO TEMPERATURE OF 41 AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED. UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO ENSURE PROPER SANITIZING OF UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK (OYSTERS) STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN PREP WITHOUT TAGS OR LABELS ATTACHED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT TAGS SHOULD REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY (sold) PER CODE. MUST MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DICARDED SHELLSTOCK DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THOUGHOUT BAR ATTACHED TO PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED FLIES ON WALLS, LIQUOR WELL, ON TOP OF ICE BIN AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF UPRIGHT COOLERS IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE BAR IN SIGNATURE LOUNGE HANDSINK WITHOUT HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE BAR LOCATED IN SIGNATURE LOUNGE WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AS WELL AS IN BAR UNDER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING ATACHEMENTS IN DISREPAIR LOCATED ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA, NOTED BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON SAID TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 3, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Additional hand wash sink required in pastry station prep area. ( No citation )
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Jul 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hot running water at employees restroom hand wash sink: 68f max temp . instructed to provide No less than 100f water temp at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Improper cooling down method of hot foods, found 40 lbs of said food item kept in a large deep container, covered tightly in walk-in cooler. instructed to cool down food in shallow pans, uncovered to facilitate cooling method. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Additional hand wash sink required in pastry station prep area. ( No citation )
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: found 40 lbs deep large tub of cream with corn held at 61.4f covered tightly, placed in walk-in cooler a day before, instructed to hold cold TCS at 41f or lower. food discarded valued at $100.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABELS.
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Jun 3, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SERVICE BAR HANDWASHING SINK ON 95TH FLOOR DOES NOT HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP FOR 96TH FLOOR ICE MACHINE STORED ON DIRTY SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO DUST OR OTHER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHTBULB FIXTURE WITH DUCT TAPE INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN 95TH FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM HOOD. FOUND MISSING STEEL PANELS INSIDE 3-DOOR PASTRY COOLER ON 95TH FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE MIDDLE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENS RESTROOM ON THE 95TH FLOOR IS NOT PROVIDING HOT WATER. WATER IS AT 89 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 96TH FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING TO 10 FOOT (108LUX) CANDLES OR HIGHER IN THE 96TH FLOOR ICE MACHINE ROOM AND 20 FOOT (215LUX) CANDLES IN THE 96TH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. FOUND MULTIPLE BURNT OUT BULBS IN 95TH FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD; MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE 95TH FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE WALK IN COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME (51.3F). OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE PREP COOLER ON THE COOK LINE HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME(50.3F) MUST PROVIDE ALL COOLERS TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE COOLERS HAVE BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. USE OF THESE COOLERS AND/OR REMOVAL OF THE TAG IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLERS, AND CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE LEFT SIDE WALK IN COOLER AND THE LEFT SIDE COOK LINE PREP COOLER: 20# OF DUCK(49.7F), 16# OF MARINARA SAUCE(51.3F), 5# OF CHICKEN DIP(53.6F), 8# CILANTRO AIOLI(47.3F), 1# STICKY RICE(54.7F), 20# OF EGGS(50.1F), 1# GARLIC SAUCE(48.4F). VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. FACILITY DISCARDED THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $1000. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PICKLES FERMENTED IN LACTIC ACID INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN AND A VARIANCE IS REQUIRED BY CDPH FOR ALL SPECIAL FOOD PROCESSES. THE PICKLES HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME AND VARIANCE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY. MUST REQUEST THE HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE FORMS AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE 96TH FLOOR KITCHENETTE, THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR(BOTH SIDES), AND THE HANDWASH SINK AT THE SERVICE STATION ON THE 96TH FL. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE IN THE 96TH FLOOR SERVICE STATION IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED DUCT TAPE, AND A BLACK DEBRIS ON THE PIPES AND A SLIGHT LEAK FROM UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR DISHMACHINE AND CONNECTED PARTS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK IN THE 96TH FLOOR KITCHEN AND IN THE BAR AT THE 95TH FLOOR KITCHEN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE 96TH FLOOR KITCHEN, AND THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING TO 50 FOOT (540LUX) CANDLES OR HIGHER IN THE 96TH FLOOR KITCHENETTE AND IN THE 96TH FLOOR SERVICE STATION, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE ICE MACHINES ON SITE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. -
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PICKLES FERMENTED IN LACTIC ACID INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST OBTAIN A VARIANCE FROM CDPH TO FERMENT FOODS. THE PICKLES HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME AND VARIANCE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY. SEE VIOLATION#:29. -
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Sep 20, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-506.16(A) FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP AREA STAND UP HOT HOLDING UNIT- BEEF AT 104.2 F, FISH AT 115.5 F, CHICKEN AT 104.8 F, BROCCOLI AT 105.0 F AND MASHED POTATOES AT 105.0 F. HOWEVER SAID HOT HOLDING UNIT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 160 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135.0 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNS AT PREP AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNS AT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDWASH SINKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 96TH FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 FLOOR COVING DAMAGED UNDER PREP TABLE AT PASTRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR COVING ALONG WALL AT PASTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTE AT ELECTRIC CONDUIT, CEILING WOOD FRAME AT MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT PASTRY KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 140F, MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F FOR FINAL RINSE, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION. CRITICL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BAR HAND WASH SINK, ALSO SINK WAS OPBSTRUCTED BY PLACINE FOOD CONTAINER IN IT TO THAW. FOOD BLENDERS AT BAR AND MIXED DRINKS MADE AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AND KEEP SINK UNOBSTRUCTED. CRITCAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-30
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLOSING AT MAIN PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM VENT NOT WORKING, CONDENSATION AROUND WALK-IN COOLER PIPES AND DAMAGED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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67
Aug 4, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 96TH FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM MIDDLE HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLERS ALSO METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN SALAD COOLERS- DRESSING AT 52.3 F, CUT TOMATOES AT 50. 0F, EGGS AT 47.0 F, HOWEVER FOUND SALAD COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 42.0 F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF TRAY MACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DRAIN BOARDS.
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Apr 20, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/FINISH, INTERIOR WALL/SIDE OF DOCK FREEZER LOCATED AT LOADING DOCK CONCOURSE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN OF HOT LINE FROM FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER AND AROUND 2ND FLOOR GLASS WASHER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RE-GROUT/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT BAR ON MAIN FLOOR AT REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVER AT CEILING OF 2ND FLOOR PREP BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD COVER NEEDED IN PASTRY FREEZER. ALSO LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT LIGHTS IN CEILING AT 2ND FL. PREP BAR.
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Mar 19, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE METAL BOX FREEZER OR THE HOT HANDLE OF 2ND FLOOR SERVICE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING WATER POOLING ONTO FLOOR FROM THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM (2ND FLR.). MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR THE MAIN KITCHEN SERVICE BAR. REMOVED EXPOSED HAND SINK FROM DISH MACHINE ROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
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Mar 17, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER LOCATED AT THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP KITCHENETTE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN 48 HOURS TO CORRECT AND INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT SERVICE BARS LOCATED ON THE SAME FLOOR UNTIL WATER PROVIDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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 LOCATED AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR/LOUNGE AND SERVICE BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE KITCHENETTE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE METAL BOX FREEZER OR THE HOT HANDLE OF 2ND FLOOR SERVICE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BOTH COOLERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHENETTE PREP DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING WATER POOLING ONTO FLOOR FROM THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM (2ND FLR.). MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR THE MAIN KITCHEN SERVICE BAR. REMOVED EXPOSED HAND SINK FROM DISH MACHINE ROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
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78
Aug 16, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 96TH SERVICE BAR. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRIUT FLIES ON WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD VENTS AND AREAS NOT CLEAN BY SOUP KETTLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT 96TH SERVICE BAR AREAS.EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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May 10, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMMULATED ON INSULATION AROUND PIPES INSDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER UPPER PANEL NOT CLEAN, FAN COVER AT 96TH PREP AREA COOLER NOT CLEAN. 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: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON CEILING ABOVE POTS AND PANS SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQAUTE LIGHTING IN 96TH PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED AT SAME SHELVES WHERE FOOD IS STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY IN LOCKER ROOM.
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78
Apr 14, 2011
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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSERS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT 95TH FLOOR SERVICE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT BAR.
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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. PASTRY PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS END CAPS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL END CAPS ABOVE PREP TABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Signature Room at the 95th last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Signature Room at the 95th on file is from Sep 25, 2023. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Signature Room at the 95th?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Signature Room at the 95th.
Has Signature Room at the 95th's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Signature Room at the 95th have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Signature Room at the 95th 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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