Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2018
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Going back to 2010, Sofitel Chicago Water Tower has 13 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 12, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Sofitel Chicago Water Tower's record stops at Jun 12, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERTAURE DISH MACHINE IN THE MAIN BAR AREA WITH A SANITATING LEVEL OF 0 PPM AND NO SANITARIZER BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE EQUIPEMENT, PROVIDE SANITIZER AND REGULARILY CHECK GAUGES. DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED DUE TO THE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFCATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-012(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS AND PAN NOT INVERTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING SO AS TO AIR DRY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MANAGER VOLUNTEERED TO REMOVE EXISTING ICE & CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP INTERIOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE OUT OF THE ICE BIN.
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Apr 10, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD STRAINERS IN POOR REPAIR, NOTED LOOSE WIRES. INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS. ICE BIN COVER MOUNTED WITH SCREWS AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FREE FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MAKERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE AND THE LIP OF MAIN DOOR, ICE BIN AT BAR WITH DIRT AROUND RIM. INSTRCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE IN BANQUETS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT IN WALK-IN COOLER CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION AT COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE PROPERLY
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Aug 9, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER BY GRILL STATION- SMOKED SALMON AT 45.4 F, WHITE ANCHOVIES AT 45.5 F, HAMBURGERS AT 45.5 F, TURKEY AT 47.2 F, YOGURT AT 45.5 F. CHEESE AT 45.5 F. HOWEVER FOUND AMBINET AIR TEMPERATURE OF SAID 2-DOOR COOLER AT 42.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: PREP AERA HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 160 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE 180 F OR ABOVE. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE TEMPORARILY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT OTHER MAINTAINED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ALL ICE MACHINES, FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN INTEIROR OF ALL ICE MACHINES AND ALL SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER WITHIN WALK-IN COOLER OF DEBRIS.
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Aug 21, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS BEHIND "LE BAR" AT FRONT LOBBY AREA ON WALLS, CCOUNTER AND GARBAGE RECEPTICLES. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN OF GREASE BUILD UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN PASTRY WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE POOLING WATER ON 3RD FLOOR DISHROOM AROUND AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER WITHIN WALK-IN COOLER OF DEBRIS.
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Jun 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CHOCOLATE MOLDS FOUND STORED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED CHOCOLATE. MUST STORE UTENSILS CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINING ONTO FLOOR. MUST EXTEND TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Sep 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. OPPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED.
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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 FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT BANQUET KITCHEN DISHMACHINE AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 BANQUET KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Mar 15, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. BROKEN INSULATION COVERINGS AROUND PIPES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. ICE BUILD-UP AND DIRT NOTED INSIDE PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN UNITS.
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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 SURFACES OF ICE MAKER AND MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN'S FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO GROUT FLOOR 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. HOLES IN WALL OF KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PATCH.
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Aug 3, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 26, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND 2-BAGS OF RAW OYSTERS ON ICE, IN WALK-IN COOLER, WITH OUT THE ATTACHED SHELLFISH TAGS. PRODUCT WAS PROPERLY DISPOSED OF BY CHEF (7-38-005-B-2). Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 20-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES HOVERING AROUND DUMP SINKS & AT THE NOTED 0VER 20-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES HOVERING AROUND DUMP SINKS AT THE 'LE BAR' AREA & ALSO AT RIGHT WALLS OF THE SOUTH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE, CLEAN SINKS & DISHMACHINES, THEN SANITIZE 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 surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK CROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. CAULKING ALONG SPLASHGUARDS OF MOST SINKS MUST BE REPLACED (IN POOR REPAIR). TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR SANITIZNG SINKS-MUST PROVIDE. 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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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS & DISHMACHINES AT THE 'LE BAR' MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT/CLUTTER. 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 MOST DISHROOMS MUST BE KEPT DRY; FLOOR AT BOTH BARS NEED CLEANING DUE TO DEBRIS/DIRT. 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: MISSING CEILING PANELS BY THE OVEN AT THE BAKERY AREA MUST BE REPLACED; DUSTY FAN GUARDS IN VEGETABLE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Nov 5, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 3, 2010
Routine
17 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. FOUND THE USE OF A VACCUMN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MUST DICONTINUE THE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL PROPER PERMISSION IS GRANTED FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. INFORMATION GIVEN TO BEGIN PROCEDURE. FOOD ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND VACCUMN PACKAGED HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND A WALK IN COOLER AT THE 3RD FLOOR BANQUET KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.6 DEGREES. UNIBEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 8 GALLONS OF MILK, 1 QUART OF CREAM, 3 GALLONS FRESH GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, 9.5 GALLONS OF FRESH ORANGE JUICE ALL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 45.3 DEGREES ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE OF PRODUCT $60.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FOUND ICE MACHINE AT 3RD FLOOR KITCHEN WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD-UP of MOLD AT ICE SHOOT. BUILD-UP DRIPPING ON TO ICE FOR SERVICE. MACHINE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES EATING AND DRINK WHILE AT THE HOT FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO REMOVE THEMSELVES FROM THE LINE TO EAT AND DRINK. WHEN RETURNING TO THE LINE MUST WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. BAR AT RESTAURANT AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. 0 PPM AT RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDED TEST STRIPS FOR MACHINE. UNIT BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. LE BAR AND RESTAURANT BAR HANDSINKS WITH NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. ROACH INFESTATION AT MAIN KITCHEN HOT LINE. FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY UNDER AND AROUND MAIN HOT AND COLD UNIT. UNIT IS ONE PIECE THAT HOLDS ALL HOT UNITS. APPOXIMATELY 30 LIVE ROACHES AT UNIT. OPERATION HAS BEEN MOVED FROM MAIN KITCHEN TO ALTERNATIVE KITCHEN PER OFFICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
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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: 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 THE FOLLOWING: FRONT AND RECIEVING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST HAVE ALL OUTER OPENINGS TIGHT FITTING NO LIGHT AVAILABLE. OBSERVER FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT LE BAR, AND BANQUET KITCHEN. 25 FLIES ON SITE. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. MUST POST SUMMARY IN SIGHT OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. THE LAST ISPECTION SUMMARY ONLY. 2008 SUMMARY POSTED AT LE BAR AND 2008 AND 2009 SUMMARY POSTED AT SIDE OF BAR, NOT VISIBLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION 160368 6-1-09 INSPECTOR #389. VIOLATIONS #33 ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING, #34 FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING, #35 WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANINF TO REMOVE SPLATTER, #40 THERMOMETERS NEED IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED OR IN POOR REPAIR. RUBBER GASKET AT REACH-IN COOLER ON MAIN LINE IN NEED OF REPAIR. ICE BIN AT LE BAR IN NEED OF COVERING.
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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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: MAIN KITCHEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP, BANQUET KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COUNTERS, COFFEE AREAS, INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS, ALL PAN RACKS AND HOT HOLDING BOXES. ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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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 THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. GROUT LINES AT DISH AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REGROUTING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL 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. 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. DIPPER WELL NEEDED AT DESSERT STATION IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sofitel Chicago Water Tower last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower on file is from Jun 12, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower.
Has Sofitel Chicago Water Tower's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower 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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