The Congress Hotel(Tavern Hall-Rafael)
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, The Congress Hotel(Tavern Hall-Rafael) has 25 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA NEXT TO AND IN BETWEEN COMPACT REFRIGERATORS AND ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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Sep 22, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE HANDSINK ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. WATER IS STILL LEAKING WHEN FAUCET ITS TURNED OFF.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.5F-80.4F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL,FOUND ABOUT 10-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE HANDSINK ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. WATER IS STILL LEAKING WHEN FAUCET IKS TURNED OFF.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, light grayish film build-up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Unable to locate the backflow prevention device for bar ice maker, instructed to install in an exposed location.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Peeling paint noted on ceiling above large dish machine, above clean utensils racks in main kitchen, instructed to remove and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Grease spills noted under main cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Jan 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.112(A:1&2) OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, INSPECTOR USED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIP TO CONFIRM AND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIP DID NOT CHANGE COLOR. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 138F CONFIRMED BY A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.115 OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE GAUGES NOT OPERABLE NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (ALL EGG MENU ITEMS AND ALL BEEF MENU ITEMS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR THE MENU ITEMS BY ASTREKING THESE ITEMS AND PROVIDE AN ASTREIK NEXT TO THE REMINDER ON BOTH THE BREAKFAST AND ALL DAY MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED WHILE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 15, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CONDENSER OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GLASS DEBRIS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Mar 1, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT 1 POUND PAN FOOD ITEMS (CHICKEN, DICED AND SLICE TOMATO, SOFT CHEESE,EGGS ETC.) EACH INSIDE TWO POUND PAN AT 47.9-51.4 DEGREES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP KITCHEN NEAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 14 POUNDS $70.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AT FOR INSPECTION PERFORMED ON 08/27/2018. #57 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES, NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. #58 PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED ON GAZEBO LICENSE FOR FACILITY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES, NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. SEE VIOLATION #60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. SEE VIOLATION #60
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Aug 20, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, REMINDER NOR DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY TO POST AND A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEF WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT VISIBLE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 29, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 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 WALLS/CEILING ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING.
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Jun 21, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 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 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE NOZZLE AND BAR GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA GUNS AT THE BAR HAS OLD SYRUP BUILD UP. 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: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 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 WALLS/CEILING ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING.
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Apr 28, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOIL USED TO COVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA GUNS AT THE BAR HAS OLD SYRUP BUILD UP. 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 TILES IN FRONT OF THE 2-COMPARMENT SINK AREA ARE DAMAGED/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME. THE FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN FRONT OF THE STOVE AND COOLERS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT 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 CEILING AND WALLS IN THE REAR ABOVE AND AROUND THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER AND UNFINISHED WALL BEHIND CLEAN POTS AND PANS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE SURFACES AT BAR, 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: WALL NEXT TO FOOD COOKING LINE IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.
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May 22, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 24, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 17, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 64.9 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATUE. COOLER WAS UNPLUGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER HAS BEEN CONNECTED AND AT 38.5 DEGREES. COOLER IS NOT BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE COOKED CHICKEN 68.7 2 POUNDS, RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 56.3 3 POUNDS ALLFOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED HUMMUS, HOT DOGS, MEAT LOAF, SOUR CREAM.... TOTAL VALUE $500.00 50 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMERATURE.
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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 FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY REAR PREP AREA APPROX. 15-20 FLIES NOTED. MICHIGAN AVENUE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOMS OF OUTER DOORS. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND CORRECT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER BAR AND AROUND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD ON DOORWAY IN NEED OF SEALING, DRY WALL MUST BE SEALED AND COMPLETED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL LEAKS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. ALL DRINK NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. 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 UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WAIT AREA AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR 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. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BAR AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 2, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT FRONT OF DISHMACHINE.
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Sep 25, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 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 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 2O LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AT LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREAS. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.(SPLATTER)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT FRONT OF DISHMACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STORAGE THAT MUST BE REMOVED BY ICE MACHINE.(OLD UMBRELLAS)
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Aug 24, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE.
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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 BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT FRONT OF DISHMACHINE.
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Nov 10, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF COOKLINE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON TABLE CAN OPENER, DUST BUILD UP ON CONDENSER OF REACH IN COOLER(BY COOKLINE) AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT LOWER LEVEL NORTHEAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Mar 18, 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF TABLE TOPS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DUST/FOOD BUILD UP ON SHLEVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN MEAT SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ROOM SERVICE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Congress Hotel(Tavern Hall-Rafael) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Congress Hotel(Tavern Hall-Rafael) on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Congress Hotel(Tavern Hall-Rafael)?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Congress Hotel(Tavern Hall-Rafael).
Has The Congress Hotel(Tavern Hall-Rafael)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Congress Hotel(Tavern Hall-Rafael) have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Congress Hotel(Tavern Hall-Rafael) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Congress Hotel(Tavern Hall-Rafael) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Congress Hotel(Tavern Hall-Rafael) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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