The Congress Hotel(Gazebo Rest.)

520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
American
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The Congress Hotel(Gazebo Rest.) has been inspected 30 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded 16 times in the inspection record.

The Congress Hotel(Gazebo Rest.)'s latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR, RICE, AND CORN STARCH WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABLES FOR ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG BACK WALL BEHIND UNUSED REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 22, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT GAZEBO ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.5F 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BACK OF GAZEBO PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 3, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Outer opening, holes in wall, kitchen doors that leads to basements not rodent proofed, instructed to install and patch holes to prevent rodents entry.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice buckets stored on floor at bar area, instructed to keep off floor.
43
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Peeling paint noted at kitchen ceiling above clean utensils shelves. instructed to remove and maintain.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Broken floor tiles at main kitchen, missing grout. instructed to repair and maintain.
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May 6, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inadequate pest control. Found Rat droppings on the staircase leading from the basement to the first floor kitchen. Instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels provide at all prep area hand wash sinks and bar too. All automatic dispensers not functioning. Instructed to provide paper towels to all hand sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand wash sink provided in the main dish washing area next to large dish machine. Instructed to install. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found a dead rat caught in a trap at north kitchen. Instructed to remove all dead rodents.
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Removal of suspension sign
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67
Apr 25, 2023
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS NOTED UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND BEHIND A REAR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CERVICES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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 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 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS NOTED UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND BEHIND A REAR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CERVICES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE AND ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN WALL LOCATED BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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86
Mar 1, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT IN PLACE (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AT FOR INSPECTION 2213486 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
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Proper use of restriction and exclusion
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD(OPEN ICE MACHINE(SCOOPS)) AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE GAUGE/ MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR, GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE NON FUNCTIONAL FOR WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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 27, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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 A ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENUS THAT INCLUDES A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CERVICES IN THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 7 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 A ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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 IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(c).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENUS THAT INCLUDES A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
25
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CERVICES IN THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS FOR THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN
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52
Jun 29, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: ABATED. FOUND NO SMALL LIVE FLIES AT THIS TIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE COOLERS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS HAVE OLD 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 WALL BY THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS DAMAGED AND THE PAINT IS PEELING ON THE DUCT ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA (ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER #21) LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE MOP WAS IN A BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 21, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER (#21) NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 57.6F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT CAN HOLD THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 6LBS. OF RAW CHICKEN (53.8F-53.4F), 9LBS. OF CURRY CHICKEN SOUP (57.4F-57.8F), 2QTS. OF WHIPPED CREAM (53.1F-53.6F), 3LBS. OF BUTTER (52.4F), 2LBS. OF CHICKEN BASE (54.2F), 1GAL OF TARTAR SAUCE (54.2F), 1GAL OF MAYONNAISE (53.2F), 2GALS. OF COLE SLAW DRESSING (52.9F) AND 2GALS OF (THOUSAND ISLAND AND CREAMY GARLIC) DRESSING 53.6F-56.8F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, VALUED AT $336.43. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE STORAGE RACKS, WALLS, UTENSILS AND SWARMING OVER A BOX OF BANANAS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE COOLERS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS HAVE OLD 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 WALL BY THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS DAMAGED AND THE PAINT IS PEELING ON THE DUCT ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHTING THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS POOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MAINTAIN A WELL LIT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA (ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER #21) LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE MOP WAS IN A BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE COOLERS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS HAVE OLD 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: THERE IS A BAD CRACK IN THE CEILING WHERE THE UTENSILS HANG IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHTING THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS POOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MAINTAIN A WELL LIT AREA.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK, FOUND POTS AND PANS STORED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN HANDS WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE FROM ANY UTENSILS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER INTERIOR WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE PLATES AND CRACKES NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON KITCHEN'S CEILING, INSTRUCTEED TO REMOVE.
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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: WALL FAN COVER IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. 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: PEELING PAINT NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
May 29, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LEFT AND RIGHT BASIN PLUMBING, BOTH FAUCET BASES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN ITSELF LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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May 22, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WALK IN COOLER AT 46.8F IN THE GAZEBO KITCHEN WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, SOUR CREAM, PORK, COOKED POTATOES, PASTA, PIZZA AND EGGS) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (5 LBS OF SHREDDED CHICKEN AT 45.7F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $17, 20 LBS OF CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS AT 46.1F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $58, 4 LBS OF HAMBURGERS AT 45.9F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $24, 5 LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 46.2F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $14, 7 LBS OF SHREDDED PORK AT 45.9F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30, 16 LBS OF PORK SHORT RIBS AT 45.5F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $104, 64 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 46.0F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $144,6 LBS OF COOKED PASTA SHELLS AT 46.2F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10, 12 LBS OF PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 46.8F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $22 AND 8 LBS OF SHELLED EGGS AT 45.9F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40) INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE GAZEBO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR LESS. ALL FOOD MENTIONED ABOVE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOMEN AND MEN CUSTOMER RESTROOMS WASHBOWLS IN THE HALL WAY NEAR THE GAZEBO RESTAURANT WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE WASHBOWLS OF THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LEFT AND RIGHT BASIN PLUMBING, BOTH FAUCET BASES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN ITSELF LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Nov 24, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BREAKFAST BUFFET WITH FOOD UNPROTECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SNEEZE GUARDS ARE NEEDED AT OPEN PASTRIES AND WITH CUSTOMERS USING BUFFET AS A WALK AROUND THE BACK SIDE OF THE BAR IS IN NEED OF SNEEZE GUARDS. ALL FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-17-14 REPORT #1453221 INSP#218 #32 RUBBER GASKETS THROUGH OUT ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLCING WHERE WORN, TORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #33 THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL STORAGE SPACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE 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 BUILD UP. 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: WALL AT THE DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. WALL HAS DAMAGE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMERATURE DURING SERVICE. FOUND LIQUID EGG PRODUCT, WHOLE EGGS, FETA CHEESE, CUT MUSHROOMS, DICED HAM, SLICED HAM, COOKED PORK SAUSAGE ETC...ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE BEING STORED IN AN ICE BATH IMPROPERLY. ALL PRODUCTS WERE 45.0 - 54.0 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE APPROXIMATELY $35.00 10LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS THROUGH OUT ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLCING WHERE WORN, TORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL STORAGE SPACES. 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 PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE AREAS, AND IN DISH ROOM. 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 AND CEILINGS WITH LARDE AMOUNTS OF DUST 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: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 9, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENERS, REACH IN FREEZERS AND SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND TILED COVING TO THE AREAS BY THE DISH MACHINE, COOLERS, 3-COMP. SINK, BY THE OFFICE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT TO WALLS IN MAIN REAR STORAGE AND IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND FIX/PAINT WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAKS AT THE PIPE UNDER AND ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
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Aug 24, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
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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. PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER #20 DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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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 DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS, DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF RACK BY POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. 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 FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 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. REACH IN PREP COOLER(COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED THICK DUST BUILD UP ON COOKLINE PREP COOLER CONDENSER/COMPRESSOR AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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 PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Jul 23, 2010
Complaint
4 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. Found food debris/grease under tables and counters. (must clean to prevent pest harborage)
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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. Found floors not swept at dry storage areas.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: see report dated 5-20-10 234060
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: see report dated 5-20-10 report 234060
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Jun 21, 2010
Consultation
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: see report dated 5-20-10 234060
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: see report dated 5-20-2010 234060
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: see report dated 5-20-2010 report # 234060
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May 20, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Found high temperature dishmachine not sanitizing at bar areas. Final Rinse at 140F. (Found glasses inside dishmachine during inspection)(Dishmachine Tagged) critical violation. citation issued.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found containers on shelving units not stored properly.(Must Invert)
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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. Found walls at dishwashing areas in poor repair. Found wall behind grill at rafael kitchen in poor repair.(missing wall tiles)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. Found no backflow prevention devices for equipment attached to waterlines: 3 ice machines, 4 coffee machines, and 2 soda machines.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Congress Hotel(Gazebo Rest.) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Congress Hotel(Gazebo Rest.) on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Congress Hotel(Gazebo Rest.)?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at The Congress Hotel(Gazebo Rest.).

Has The Congress Hotel(Gazebo Rest.)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Congress Hotel(Gazebo Rest.) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Congress Hotel(Gazebo Rest.) 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(Gazebo Rest.) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Congress Hotel(Gazebo Rest.) is inspected around two times per year on average.