The Fairmont Chicago — Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 27 inspections at The Fairmont Chicago — Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Fairmont Chicago — Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM UPPER DRAIN ON COUNTER DRAINING INTO NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM UPPER DRAIN ON COUNTER DRAINING INTO NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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90
Oct 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU NOT STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK #3(FROM LEFT) AND HANDWASHING SINK #6(FROM LEFT)IS SLOW DRAINING IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK #3 AND TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK #6 FOR PROPER DRAINAGE OF WATER IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM UPPER DRAIN ON COUNTER DRAINING INTO NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM UPPER DRAIN ON COUNTER DRAINING INTO NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Oct 15, 2025
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE WITH 4 DRAWERS AND ONE DOOR AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.5F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE WITH 4 DRAWERS AND ONE DOOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 70.5-70.9F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.0-59.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SLICED TOMATOES(47.5-56.1F), PICO DE GALLO CONTAINS DICED TOMATOES(48.1F), SALMON(48.5-56.3F), HALF N HALF(45.0F), BUTTERMILK(45.0F), PORK(45.5-45.9F), GARLIC CREAM(45.9F), CUT CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW(48.4-49.1F), CHEESE(51.3-52.0F), BACON(47.7-53.6F), SLICED WATERMELON(55.0F), YOGURT(59.4F), HARD BOILED EGGS(50.2-57.2F) AND SHRIMP(49.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $415 WEIGHING 87LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU NOT STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK #3(FROM LEFT) AND HANDWASHING SINK #6(FROM LEFT)IS SLOW DRAINING IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK #3 AND TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK #6 FOR PROPER DRAINAGE OF WATER IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM UPPER DRAIN ON COUNTER DRAINING INTO NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM UPPER DRAIN ON COUNTER DRAINING INTO NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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May 14, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Low temp dish washing machine at bar area not sanitizing at final rinse. 0ppm of sanitizer obtained at CL test strips, Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration for final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: No variance obtained for crayovac and sous vide operation, observed a food handler using sous vide method in cooking duck, instructed to discontinue this process until proper variance obtained from Chicago dept of Public health. machine is tagged. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Inaccurate probe thermometer with main cook line food handlers. instructe dto obtain good working thermometers.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food not labeled ( flour, sugar...) instructed to label and maintan.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraints. instructed to wear.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried/ tags removed after washing. Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils and remove old tags.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using deli cups as a bulk food scoops, instructed to use proper scoops.
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Jul 7, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 21, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SUCH AS 10 LBS OF RAW SALMON AT 49.1F, 15 LBS OF SMOKED TURKEY AT 48.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 25LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUTS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND IN CONTAINERS BY THE BAKING STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOOD BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 31, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE AT BAR NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE WHILE MACHINE BEING USED, MACHINE RUNNING ON EMPTY SANITIZER CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE SANITIZING AT 50 PPM BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
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Mar 27, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE IN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HANDSINKS NEEDED IN PASTRY/COLD SIDE PREP AND IN COFFEE PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR (MEN'S AND WOMEN'S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED UTENSILS IN A BIN. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INSTRUCTED TO REWASH, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY THE UTENSILS PRIOR TO THEM BEING ROLLED FOR CONSUMERS. ADVISED TO PROPERLY COVER UTENSILS WHILE IN BIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT SERVICE LINE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET UNIT FOR HANDSINK NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA (HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMP SINK). INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS INSIDE SINGLE STALL FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE IN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 31, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 10 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR. CONCENTRATION LEVEL NOTED AT 100PM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPR. 30+ LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. ACTIVITY NOTED ALONG THE BASEBOARDS IN THE COFFEE PREP ROOM (6), UNDER COOKLINE EQUIPMENT (10), WALL WHERE DEEP FRYERS ARE LOCATED (5), UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (6) AND NEAR THE 3-COMP DISH SINK (4). INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HANDSINKS NEEDED IN PASTRY/COLD SIDE PREP AND IN COFFEE PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR (MEN'S AND WOMEN'S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED UTENSILS IN A BIN. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INSTRUCTED TO REWASH, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY THE UTENSILS PRIOR TO THEM BEING ROLLED FOR CONSUMERS. ADVISED TO PROPERLY COVER UTENSILS WHILE IN BIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT SERVICE LINE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET UNIT FOR HANDSINK NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA (HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMP SINK). INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS INSIDE SINGLE STALL FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE IN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 1, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11, NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 MULTIPLE BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH WHITE POWDER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14, SANITIZER BUCKETS STORED ON PREP TABLE NEXT YO OPEN FOOD ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP BELOW.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-901.11, POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING FOR PROPERLY DRYING, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT WATER COLLECTION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Feb 20, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND 2 PREP COOLERS AT MAIN COOK LINE AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52.4F, DELI AND COOKED FOOD WALK-IN COOLER AT 57.4F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER, COOLERS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 20 OF BAKED POTATOES AT 57.5F, 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.5F, COOKED BEEF AT 57.5F, 30 LBS DELI MEATS AT 52.5F. ALL STORED IN SAID COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT 40F OR LOWER, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $150.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER SLICING FRUITS AND ASSEMBLING PIECES OF WAFFLES ON A PLATE WITH BARE HAND, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES PRACTICE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LARGE MAIN HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 122 F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 180 F OR HIGHER, MACHINE WAS BEING USE DURING INSPECTION. ALSO BAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH 0 PPM FOR CHLORINE AT FINAL RINSE, MACHINE ARE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH WHEN REPAIRED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( FLOUR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE WIRES NOTED ON FOOD STRAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE ACCUMULATION ON COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 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: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AND CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL BY DRINK STATION IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks, 3 compartment sink, in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around dish machine areas, prep counters in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in coolers shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in coolers in prep areas, prep lines that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler door gaskets that were damaged(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks in coolers in bar area, kitchen prep areas, and prep line not clean, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler vents not clean, need detailed cleaning. Cooler, coffee machine in bar area 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 in prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, bsmt storage areas, rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in prep areas, walk in coolers need re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep areas that were damaged/stained, shall be repaired/replaced, walls ceilings in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning. Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas, storage ares, shall be provided. Walls that had gaps, exposed raw wood in rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 compartment sink faucet in prep area was leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced. 1 compartment(prep sink) drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items mus be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Mar 17, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BANQUET STORAGE UNITS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,OLD FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR UPPER AREAS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,INTERIOR OF COOLER AND STORAGE UNITS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG BANQUET STORAGE AREA/ROOM SERVICE STORAGE SUPPLIES,SINKS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS IN EMPLOYEE CAFERTIA FOOD LINE NOT CLEAN,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED UNCLEAN.DUST PANS ,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEE NOT PROVIDE WITH NEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE ALL CERTIFICATES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Dec 16, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH ABOUT 15 LBS OF SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT HAVING PROPER APPROVAL DOCUMENTS FROM THE OFFICE OF CDPH, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, FOOD IS REMOVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 70-38-005. CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.
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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 12 LIVE COCKROACHES IN MAIN PREP KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELD IN BAKERY SECTION, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERAL FOOD STRAINERS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WIRES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES IN ROOM SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.
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Feb 3, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPICE AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ICE STICKS FOR LOOSING ICE CUBES STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERAL FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ANY DISREPAIRED UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE ATTACHED TO A METAL CHAIN, INSTRUCTE TO KEEP SCOOP FREE FOR PROPER WASHING. ALSO MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO POST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE TORN GASKET AT THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN SERVICE LINE COOKING AREA, POT SINK AREA, TILT SKILLET AREA, IN THE PASTRY KITCHEN AREA BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT THE MIXER AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK WALL AT TOP OF THE 3COMP SINK TO REMOVE GRIMMY CAULKING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER AT ONE OF SIX HANDWASHING SINKS (MIDDLE SINK)ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER DRAIN LINE DRAIN INTO A FLOOR PAN OR FLOOR DRAIN AT THE ENO LOBBY BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 2COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE PASTRY SHOP AREA.
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May 14, 2012
Consultation
No violations found.
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May 1, 2012
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON PREP REACH-IN COOLER IN GRILL AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYERS IN B3 AND B2. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS THROUGH OUT B3 AND B2 AND CABINETS IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN GRILL AREA ON B3 LEVEL AND IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA ON THE B2 LEVEL 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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS/HOLES IN THE WALLS AND REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES IN B3 AND B2 MAIN PREP AREA BEHIND SINKS, PREP TABLES 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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS/CEILING TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS-REMOVE DUST/DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTERS IN B3 AND B2.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE PREP REACH-IN COOLER IN THE B3 GRILL AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND PIPE ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE B3 MAIN KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER TO THE WASHBOWLS (3 & 4 FROM THE ENTRANCE) IN THE WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM
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Apr 24, 2012
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 PREP COOLERS IN THE B3 MAIN KITCHEN GRILL AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 47.4F-51.9F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLERS FIXED AND CONSTANTLY MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR LOWER. ENGINEER FIXED COOLERS AND THEY NOW MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE, UNITS WERE NOT TAGGED. CITATION #78222-14 ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE COOLERS MENTIONED ABOVE NOT AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERTURE OF 40F OR LESS. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 46.8F TO 59.7F AND INCLUDED SHRIMPS, CHEESE, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED NOODLESM, MEATBALLS, BEEF AND MAYO. ALSO, FOUND 11 18L OF SOUP IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS. (51.0F-61.2F) INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. ALL ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED OF AN APPROX. COMBINED WT. 21LBS AND VALUED AT APPROX.$250.00
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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 5O SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM ON THE B3 LEVEL AND 10 IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM ON THE B2 LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL CO. FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING SMALL FLIES. CITATION #78223-15 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON PREP REACH-IN COOLER IN GRILL AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYERS IN B3 AND B2. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS THROUGH OUT B3 AND B2 AND CABINETS IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN GRILL AREA ON B3 LEVEL AND IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA ON THE B2 LEVEL 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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS/CEILING TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS-REMOVE DUST/DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTERS IN B3 AND B2.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS/HOLES IN THE WALLS AND REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES IN B3 AND B2 MAIN PREP AREA BEHIND SINKS, PREP TABLES AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE PREP REACH-IN COOLER IN THE B3 GRILL AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND PIPE ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE B3 MAIN KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER TO THE WASHBOWLS (3 & 4 FROM THE ENTRANCE) IN THE WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM
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May 25, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. SPRAY BOTTLES AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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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. WALK-IN COOLER DOORS AND DRAWER COOLERS GASKETS ARE POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. EXPOSED INSULATION AT PREP COOLER AND MISSING PANELS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN AT MAIN COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN AROUND THE UPPER PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MEAT SLICES AND LARGE CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES AT MAINTAIN KITCHEN FLOOR AND BAKERY, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALK-IN COOLER DOOR FRAMES, AND GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEES AT BAKERY NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jun 10, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Jun 3, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED SELF SERVICE BREAKFAST BAR WHERE READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS(SLICED FRUITS, PASTRIES, FRUIT PRESERVE) DISPLAYED WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD NOR COVERS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPLAY SUCH ITEMS PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE FLIES, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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 WALK-IN COOLER DOORS AND GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKERS NOT CLEAN, ORANGE FILM AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. INSULATION AROUND WALK-IN COOLER PIPES NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND POSSIBLE MOLD BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED MGR 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 and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BLACK DIRT AND PEELING PAINT NOTED ON PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Fairmont Chicago — Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Fairmont Chicago — Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Fairmont Chicago — Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at The Fairmont Chicago — Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval.
Has The Fairmont Chicago — Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Fairmont Chicago — Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Fairmont Chicago — Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval 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 Fairmont Chicago — Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Fairmont Chicago — Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval is inspected around two times per year on average.
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