Thompson Chicago Hotel — Thompson Hotel/Nico

21 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL 60611

American

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2019

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Nov 12, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 12, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Thompson Chicago Hotel — Thompson Hotel/Nico trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2019

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SALMON AT 50.9F, EGGS AT 46.8F, AND SAUSAGE AT 65.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $12. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH MULTIPLE COOKED ITEMS WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE DEVICE THAT LINKS TO REMINDER STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON CEILING ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH PIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR PROTEIN WALK-IN COOLER COVERED IN DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING TABLE IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR PASTRY COOLER WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Jun 25, 2019

License

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE BARS. -

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE 3RD FL PASTRY PREP AREA BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE DISH RACK, TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: - MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN DISHES STORED ON THE SHELVES AND DISH RACKS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK IN THE WINE BAR ON THE 4TH FL. -

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING EQUAL TO 20 FOOT CANDLES OR MORE IN THE PREP AREAS BY THE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT AND 2ND FL. -

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thompson Chicago Hotel — Thompson Hotel/Nico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thompson Chicago Hotel — Thompson Hotel/Nico on file is from Nov 12, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thompson Chicago Hotel — Thompson Hotel/Nico?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thompson Chicago Hotel — Thompson Hotel/Nico.

Has Thompson Chicago Hotel — Thompson Hotel/Nico's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thompson Chicago Hotel — Thompson Hotel/Nico have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Thompson Chicago Hotel — Thompson Hotel/Nico 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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