Tesori — the Thomas Club at Symphony Center
Last inspected: May 2, 2018
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Tesori — the Thomas Club at Symphony Center stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 2, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since May 2, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Tesori — the Thomas Club at Symphony Center on the better side of that line. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
May 2, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN SLIGHT BUILD- UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED OVER ICE MACHINE IN THE 8TH FL STORE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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May 8, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS FOIL ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN HAS CAKED ON GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING MACHINE HAS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. 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: THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE CEILING TILES-REMOVE THE DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTERS.
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Apr 28, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE 2 DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLER (CLOSEST TO THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK) IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 45.3F. THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE WAS STILL WITHIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AND HAS BEEN REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: THERE IS NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR SANITIZING THE WORK STATIONS/EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS FOIL ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN HAS CAKED ON GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING MACHINE HAS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. 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: THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE CEILING TILES-REMOVE THE DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTERS.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON 8TH FL NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/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 ON WALLS LOCATED CHAIR STORAGE AREA ON 8TH FL AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EVENT ROOM.MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 30, 2015
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: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: THE 9TH FLOOR COOKLINE EXPOSED HAND SINK COLD KNOB, DISHROOM 3COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE AND COLD KNOB AND THE LEFT FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jun 24, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 17, 2014
Routine
7 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: FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT BOTH THE 8TH AND 9TH FLOORS. 8TH FLOOR ACTIVITY NOTED AT LINEN STORAGE AND DRY STORAGE AREA. 9TH FLOOR ACTIVITY NOTED IN DISH AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15-17 FRUIT FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET IN STAND UP DOUBLE REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL HOT BOXES ALL WHEEL BASES ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE. HANDSINK AT THE 9TH FLOOR PREP AREA AND 1 COMP SINK AT THE 8TH FLOOR STAGING AREA HAVE LEAKS AT P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN, SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT 9TH FLOOR KITCHEN TO REMOVVE FOOD SPLASHES AND STICKYNESS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO STOVE ON 9TH FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK ON THE 8TH FLOOR COFFEE MAKING STATION.
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Oct 18, 2012
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: MUST REMOVE DUST/DIRT FROM CEILING VENTS/TILES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Oct 20, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors not clean at 8th floor kitchen.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found no backflow prevention devices at coffee machines and ice tea machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tesori — the Thomas Club at Symphony Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tesori — the Thomas Club at Symphony Center on file is from May 2, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tesori — the Thomas Club at Symphony Center?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tesori — the Thomas Club at Symphony Center.
Has Tesori — the Thomas Club at Symphony Center's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tesori — the Thomas Club at Symphony Center have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tesori — the Thomas Club at Symphony Center 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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