The Map Room
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2023
64
Score
Inspectors have visited The Map Room three times, with records going back to 2015. The most recent report on file is from Nov 29, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The Map Room's record stops at Nov 29, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.
The Map Room's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Nov 29, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES COFFEE AND ESPRESSO DRINKS WITH MILK AND BAGELS AND CREAM CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WALLS AND CORNERS AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Aug 8, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS COFFEE AND HOT CHOCOLATE WITH MILK AND CREAM, LATTE CAPPUCCINO, AMERICANO AND HOT TEAS ENGLISH BREAKFAST MINT ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. ICE BINS COVERS NEEDED AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT BAR/PREP AREA. MUST 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 OPEN CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATIO VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR MILK COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 20, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. ICE BINS COVERS NEEDED AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AT THE FRONT BAR SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT THE FRONT BAR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA BEHIND COOLERS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE DIRT BUILDUP. OBSERVED OPEN CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP AT FRONT BAR IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Map Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Map Room on file is from Nov 29, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Map Room?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Map Room.
Has The Map Room's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Map Room have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Map Room means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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