The Talbott Hotel — Pt at the Talbott

10-20 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
Other
Last inspected: May 14, 2012
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Score
Medium Risk

The Talbott Hotel — Pt at the Talbott has been inspected four times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 14, 2012. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The Talbott Hotel — Pt at the Talbott's record stops at May 14, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Talbott Hotel — Pt at the Talbott trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspection History
May 14, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPICES AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. 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: GARBAGE CONTAINERS STORED TOO CLOOSE TO ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. MISSING LIDS AT ICE BINS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW PLYWOOD PANEL IS USED UNDER CUTTING BOARDS. INSTUCTED TO USE ONLY NON-ABSORBANT SURFACES THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN. ORANGE FILM NOTED ON UPPER SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO ALL COOLER IN WARMEST PART IN A CLEAR VIEW.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED NEXT TO FOOD SHELVES, FLY TRAP MOUNTED ON KITCHEN WALL. OPEN CUPS OF EMPLOYEES DRINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND STOREAGE FACIITIES.
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May 2, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2011
Consultation
No violations found.
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Aug 11, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHOLRINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000062269 18.
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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. PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA 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. OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING FROM WALL BEHIND SHELF RACKS ABOVE POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM WALL AND CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Talbott Hotel — Pt at the Talbott last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Talbott Hotel — Pt at the Talbott on file is from May 14, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Talbott Hotel — Pt at the Talbott?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Talbott Hotel — Pt at the Talbott.

Has The Talbott Hotel — Pt at the Talbott's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Talbott Hotel — Pt at the Talbott have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Talbott Hotel — Pt at the Talbott means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.