Conrad Chicago — the Terrace
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
86
Score
Conrad Chicago — the Terrace has been inspected 25 times since 2010. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Conrad Chicago — the Terrace's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT DISHWASH ROOM.
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86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. ECLOB TECHNICIAN ON SITE LOW TWMP DISH MACHINE NOW READING 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FLY RIBBON TRAP MOUNTED ABOVE PREP AREA, IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN WALK IN IN MUST PREP.AND IN MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED MELTED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP BY GRILL AREA AND CEILING TILES WITH RUST THORUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREA. NOTED CEILING TILES FULL OF DUST IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE DAMAGED PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH AND PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips on site for low temp dish washing machine( chlorine ) instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. By the end of inspection manager purchased CL test strips.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Several food containers not labeled ( salt, sugar...) instructed to label and maintain.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Fly ribbon trap mounted above clean utensils at dish room, instructed to remove.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all muti-use utensils after washing.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, Also plastic disposable spoons used in food preparation, Instructed to use proper utensils.
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Jan 10, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Slow drainage at bar hand wash sink, instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.
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Food obtained from approved source
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to provide.
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86
May 31, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sink at main bar, hand wash sink used as a dump sink, a strainer basket placed in sink with food debris and straws in sink, instructed to use hand wash sink only for hands washing. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Meat slicer behind blade not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Several cooler with missing and inaccurate thermometers, instructed to provide good working ones to all coolers.
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82
Nov 9, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST/REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
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86
Nov 2, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. QUATS SANITIZER READING 0 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. SANITIZER REPLACED AT TIME OF INSPECTION; DISH MACHINE IS NOW SANITIZING AND QUATS CONCENTRATION READS 200 PPM.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES ON THE 5TH FLOOR SERVICE SINK, 10 IN THE 5TH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA, AND 15 IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE AND REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED TCS FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER REGULATORY APPROVAL (NO HACCP OR VARIANCE LETTER ON SITE). MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND APPROVAL. TAGGED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS: COOKED CHICKEN AND SMOKED SALMON IN THE 5TH FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TAGGED TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD FOR INSPECTION AND NOT SERVED. MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OF REDUCED OXYGENT PACKAGING PROCESS AND/OR HACCP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. ALL ITEMS AND MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE BAGS OF BREAST MILK INSIDE A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG STORED IN THE 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE FOOD FROM PATRONS IN A DESIGNATED GUEST FREEZER/COOLER THAT IS COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE FACILITY'S FOOD (IF PROVIDING THAT SERVICE FOR GUESTS).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST/REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE MIDDLE AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINK IN THE LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM DOES NOT TURN ON. THE COLD SERVICE STATION 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK HAS A LEAK AT THE FAUCET. THE OVERFLOW HOLE IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFE PREP SINK IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR ALL PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED LARGE HOLE IN THE TILE WALL LOCATED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BUILDUP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE 1-DOOR REACH IN DRINK COOLER IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMESIS.
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70
Jan 10, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 1 LB OF DICED HAM AT 65.2F, 1 LB OF CRAB MEAT AT 55.8, 2 LBS OF DICED TOMATOES AT 60.2F AND 1 LB OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 64.4F. ALL FOOD STORED IN PREP COOLER AT MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER AT MAIN PREP COOK LINE AT 55.3F AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER IS USED FOR PERISHABLE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOOD SHIELD TOO SHORT AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA SELF SERVICE SALAD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES CLOTHING STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AND DRY FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Feb 14, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET UTENSILS AND GLASSES ON THE DINING ROOM TABLE. MUST INVERT, COVER, OR REMOVE TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH STAINS AND DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CENTER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION IN THE IN-ROOM DINING, FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST FAN VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jul 26, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DATED REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST HAVE BOTH MADE ON DATE AND USE BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS STOPPERS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MIDDLE AND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENTS MUST BE REPAIRED/HOLD WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BANQUET 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SINK CABINET AT 6TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQIUPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD ON WALLS BY DESSERT COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 30, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTICATE POSTED. WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUAGR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER, 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: DUSTY FAN ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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70
Aug 12, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA SERVICE AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SAUTE REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52.0 F. FOUND CHEESE, FISH, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- FISH AT 47.0 F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 54.1 F, RIB EYE STEAK AT 47.0 F, DRESSING AT 48.0 F, CHEESE AT 49.6 F, CHICKEN BREAST AT 47.0 F, TUNA AT 54.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 FOR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE 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 FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA SERVICE AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN 6TH FLOOR BAKERY AREA NEEDS DUST REMOVED AND ON 5TH FLOOR CEILING TILES NEED REPLACEMENT IN BANQUET PREP ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NEEDED IN UTILITY CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Aug 5, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER AND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE COLD PREP LINE PREP SINK ON THE 5TH FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE AND THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PASTRY DISH WASHING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING LEAKS: 5TH FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH FAUCET BASES AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jul 25, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE MAIN COOK LINE WITH NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT CAFETERIA IN USE SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 50PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. 2 FRUIT FLIES FLYING ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE, 1 FLYING IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM ON THE 5TH FLOOR, 1 FLYING IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA, 2 FLYING IN THE BASEMENT CAFETERIA PREP AREA AND 4 ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE MAIN COOK LINE WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER AND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE COLD PREP LINE PREP SINK ON THE 5TH FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE AND THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PASTRY DISH WASHING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 5TH FLOOR AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA UNDER THE HOOD AND INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING LEAKS: 5TH FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH FAUCET BASES AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN BOWLS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON CLEAN SURFACE.
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61
Oct 17, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2013
Routine
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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 5TH FLOOR DISHROOM, BEHIND THE 5TH FLOOR BAR, ROOM SERVICE STATION, 6TH FLOOR DISHWASH AND EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG THE COOK'S LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE DESSERT PREP STATION, STORAGE RACKS IN THE 6TH FLOOR BAKERY, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE DISHWASH AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Jul 5, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPICES AND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS ARE USED AS A BULK-FOOD SCOOPS AT PASTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS ARE TETHERED WITH A CHAIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNTETHERED FOR EASY WASH.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO COVERS FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA WHERE THERE IS A CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL COVERS AND PROTECT ICE CUBES FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE STANDING WATER AS POSSIBLE.
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Dec 27, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 20, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: (7-38-020) PEST ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES. IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA, WE FOUND 7-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES UNDER THE DISHMACHINE,5-ON WALLS OF THE DISHROOM, 18-ON CEILING & WALLS OF THE CAFETERIA DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE EMPLOYEE CAFE AREA & AT THE BAR AREA NEED DETAILED CLEANING (ORGANIC MATTER BUILD-UP OBSERVED), The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL WALLS/CEILINGS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK AT BOTTOM RIGHT PIPE OF 3-COMP (CAFETERIA DISHROOM); LEAK ON THE LEFT, BOTTOM PANEL OF THE MAIN KITCHEN DISHMACHINE; LEAK AT BOTTOM 'RINSE AID' CONTAINER OF THE CAFETERIA DISHMACHINE. 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.
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Feb 22, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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. OBERVED 20-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING AT NORTH WALL OF CAFETERIA DISHROOM; 12-ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMP SINK AT SAME ROOM; 10-AT CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SELF-SERVE SODA MACHINE; 8-HOVERING ON THE DRAIN COVER UNDER THE SAME DISHMACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE SOURCE, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O.
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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. FLOOR DRAINS IN CAFETERIA DISHROOM NEED DETAILED CLEANING, TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ORGANIC BUILD-UP.
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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. DUSTY CEILING VENTS & AREAS AROUND THEM MUST BE CLEANED; MISSING CEILING TILES BY ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN. & ANY OPENINGS AROUND PIPES MUST BE SEALED.
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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. MUST FIX LEAK ON PIPE UNDER MIDDLE OF 3-COMP SINK IN MAIN DISHROOM.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. ALL SOILED LINEN MUST BE DOUBLE-BAGGED & REMOVED DAILY, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 17, 2010
Routine
5 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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. EQUIPMENT IN EMPLOYEE CAFE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILKD-UP. MUST 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. FLOORS IN OUTSIDE PATIO IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. FLOORS STICKY. FLOORS IN EMPLOYEE CAFE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN EMPLOYEE CAFE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CORRECTING. LEAKS AT NECK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Conrad Chicago — the Terrace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Conrad Chicago — the Terrace on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Conrad Chicago — the Terrace?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Conrad Chicago — the Terrace.
Has Conrad Chicago — the Terrace's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Conrad Chicago — the Terrace have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Conrad Chicago — the Terrace 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 Conrad Chicago — the Terrace inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Conrad Chicago — the Terrace is inspected around two times per year on average.
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