St. Jane Hotel — Free Rein

224-230 N Michigan Ave Fl, Chicago, IL 60601
American
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2019
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Score
High Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at St. Jane Hotel — Free Rein stretching back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2019. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Public records show no inspections at St. Jane Hotel — Free Rein since Dec 10, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up six times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which St. Jane Hotel — Free Rein's 30 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2019
Routine
7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS POOLED ON THE TOP/ENCRUSTED ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE BOX AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE BOX IN THE OUTSIDE REFUSE STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS FROM AREA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF PEST HARBORRAGE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; FACILITY HAS DETAIL CLEANED THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX AND AREA AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA, THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE BAR, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; FACILITY PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED; AND STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM THE SALE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO 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 (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) 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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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE (TRAY OF PASTRIES STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF SINK) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK TO BE OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE, FACILITY REMOVED TRAY FROM THE HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA WHEN THE SMOKER IS IN USE. MUST INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO REDUCE EXCESSIVE SMOKE IN THE PREP AREA. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE, EMPLOYEE SINGLE STALL & LOCKER ROOM, TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN 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 TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE GRAB AND GO YOGURT PARFAITS OFFERED FOR SALE BY THE COFFEE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR ALL "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS. FACILITY HAS BEEN PROVIDED WITH THE ADEQUATE LABEL REQUIREMENTS AT THIS TIME. -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CELL PHONE STORED ON THE CLEAN DISH DRYING RACK IN THE 1ST FL DISH WASH AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL PERSONAL ARTICLES AWAY FROM EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON THE DISH DRYING RACK, AND ON THE SHELVES TO PREVENT UTENSILS FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. -
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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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES BY THE 1ST FL DISH AREA, STAINED/BROKEN OR ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE SINGLE STALL TOILET ROOM AND IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA BY THE SMOKER. MUST REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. -
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Sep 7, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 (B) INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO MEAT SLICER IN LL KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.(C)
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 (A)FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING OPEN FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-901.11 (A) DELI CLEAN CONTAINER NOT AIR DRIED AFTER SANITIZING AND STACKED IN EACH OTHER, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-403.12, CONDENSATION LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ROUGH BRICKS COLLECTION DEBRIS BEHIND DRY FOOD AND CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVING AT LL1 STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100.0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Apr 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF FRYERS AND OVENS. 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: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, in kitchen prep area, bar areas, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Damaged, missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep areas, and by dish machine areas, shall be provided).
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Jun 20, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 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 observed front entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed/doors had gaps on bottom of doors, ranging from 1 inch or greater to 1/2 inch, also top of doors had gas ranging from 1/2 or greater. Found live fruit flies20 (gnats) in front bar areas, and in rear kitchen areas(20 )Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious Violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, reach in cooler in prep area, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler in prep area.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, in kitchen prep area, bar areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas, and prep table, counters, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/racks that had exposed raw wood in rear kitchen, coffee station, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices, exterior surfaces). Walk in coolers shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, oven(sides), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment(1st floor, bsmt), not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged, missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls/ ceilings that had food splatters, dirt accumulation, in 1st floor kitchen prep areas, need detailed cleaning. Damaged/broken wall tiles, gaps on walls in kitchen prep areas, coffee station, areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep areas, and by dish machine areas, shall be provided.
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Jun 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEQAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AS WELL AS THE BOTTOM INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE EXTERIOR LID TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE MAIN FRONT BAR AREA, MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR AND REGROUT FLOOR AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DESSERT/SALAD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AS WELL AS THE SMALL LEAK AT FAUCET BASE AT SAME. AT THE MAIN LINE COOKING AREA MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE TO REPAIR SMALL LEAK.
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Nov 13, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERAL PREP COOLER DOORS WITH DAMAGED AND MISSING RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD STRAINER WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY UTENSILS THAT ARE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT CELAN, 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: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COFFEE STATION BAR, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE PIPES OF DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 7, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED LIQUID EGGS AT 45.5F, HAM AT 46.4F, SHELL EGGS AT 44.9F, SAUSAGE AT 46.4-47.3F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 43.5F, HUMMUS AT 43.5F-47.6F, CHEESE AT 43.5F, TUNA SALAD AT 47.3F, SOUP AT 44.0F, PROSCIUTTO AT 43.1F, CUT MELON AT 46.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 18# OF FOOD WORTH $175. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES. THERE IS A ICE BIN BLOCKING THE SIDE OF THE HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CONVERT THE DUMPSINK AT THE MIDDLE OF THE BAR TO A HANDSINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. ALSO OBSERVED THE HANDSINK NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITHOUT COLD WATER AND UNABLE TO USE TO WASH HANDS. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED THE SINK SO THAT THE COLD WATER COULD BE USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DOOR HINGE FOR THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE OVENS SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INSIDE OF DIPPER WELLS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE IN THE ICE BINS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUT OF THE ICE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jul 31, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO THE WASH BOWL CLOSEST TO THE DOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was St. Jane Hotel — Free Rein last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at St. Jane Hotel — Free Rein on file is from Dec 10, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at St. Jane Hotel — Free Rein?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at St. Jane Hotel — Free Rein.

Has St. Jane Hotel — Free Rein's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at St. Jane Hotel — Free Rein have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at St. Jane Hotel — Free Rein means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.