Sky Lobby
Last inspected: May 8, 2018
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Score
Sky Lobby has been inspected nine times since 2012. Sky Lobby was last inspected on May 8, 2018. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sky Lobby dates to May 8, 2018.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sky Lobby trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 8, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 47.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED TURKEY SAUSAGE 95.2F AND PORK SAUSAGE 102.3F-105F DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED CREAM CHEESE 45.1F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOOD 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BETWEEN ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN SERVING LINE, KITCHEN, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRAINING ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EXTEND WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL FOOD (CHOCOLATE SYRUP) FROM CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Mar 14, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Sep 28, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AS NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SANITIZING DISPENSER HOSE IS OBSTRUCTING THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. ALSO NOTED WATER DRAINING FROM THE STEAM OVEN INTO A BUCKET. MUST PROPERLY DRAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 22, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NOTED THE WATER AT 160-165 DEGREES F DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE DISH MACHINE REACHES 180 DEGREES F DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYLCE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AS NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SANITIZING DISPENSER HOSE IS OBSTRUCTING THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. ALSO NOTED WATER DRAINING FROM THE STEAM OVEN INTO A BUCKET. MUST PROPERLY DRAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 13, 2015
License
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT,SUSHI DAIRY COOLER AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,HOT HOLDING CABINET,MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA,FRONT PREP AREA AND SERVING LINE ALL SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS AND SERVING LINE AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,STAINED CEILING TILE IN TRASH AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER CONNECTOR BEHIND OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Mar 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR CONDIMENT TOP COOLER, ALSO THE UPRIGHT FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRONT PREP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRONT FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE LEAKING WATER NEED TO REPAIR.
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Feb 15, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 13, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45-50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. MUST ALSO HAVE ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON AND OPERATING AT 140 DEGREES F.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. ALSO DOCK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF.
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Sep 5, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sky Lobby last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sky Lobby on file is from May 8, 2018. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sky Lobby?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sky Lobby.
Has Sky Lobby's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sky Lobby have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sky Lobby 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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