United Airlines Club T1 B-18

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Other
Last inspected: Aug 9, 2021
90
Score
Low Risk

United Airlines Club T1 B-18 has been inspected 12 times since 2016. United Airlines Club T1 B-18 was last inspected on Aug 9, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that United Airlines Club T1 B-18's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 9, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

United Airlines Club T1 B-18's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 9, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE.
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Oct 2, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR UNUSED KITCHEN (BEHIND BAR).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR UNUSED KITCHEN BEHIND BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA (BEHIND BAR UNUSED KITCHEN).
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May 16, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA (BEHIND BAR).
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90
Dec 12, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 29, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT REAR OF BAR AREA,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS (CHEESES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATED THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED, WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUPS,MEAT BALLS,CHEESES ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE,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 PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOXES IN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED AT REAR OF BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 15, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 7, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSWARE/DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR AT IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE OF 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). GLASSWARE/DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED. CHECKED DISH MACHINE TWICE STILL IMPROPER. SEE COMMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. NOTED WITH WATER PITCHER SITTING INSIDE THE SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION-WATER PITCHER HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) ICE MACHINE (DINING AREA, MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR BEHIND BAR PREP AREA) WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SALADS, SLICED FRUITS, LASAGNA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE PLATES UPSIDE DOWN AT THE BUFFET AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF GLASSWARE/DISHMACHINE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE LIME ACCUMULATION BEHIND (REAR) BAR, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP BEHIND BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP BEHIND BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FAUCET (RIGHT SIDE) NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the walk in cooler gasket to be torn. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the kitchen ice machine to have a slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor behind the kitchen ice machine to be dirty. Instructed facility 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, worn out caulking on the wall by the dish machine. Instructed facility to remove old caulk, clean affected areas, recaulk, and maintain.
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May 10, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard at the left side of the bar dump sink.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of both ice machines on site. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a small leak at the drain below the exposed handsink near the ice machine in the main kitchen. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard at the left side of the bar dump sink.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of both ice machines on site. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a small leak at the drain below the exposed handsink near the ice machine in the main kitchen. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Oct 17, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 22, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (MAIN PREP AREA) AND 4 DOOR DRAWER COOLER (REAR BAR PREP AREA) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.7F AND 4 DOOR DRAWER COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID 2 COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED UNUSED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE BEHIND BAR WITH SIGNAGE 'OUT OF ORDER' TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINET UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE IN SERVING AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH ROTTEN WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.---------CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND RE CAULK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA AND SLOW DRAINING 1 COMPARTMENT/SPRAYER SINK (NEXT TO DISH MACHINE IN MAIN PREP AREA).
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was United Airlines Club T1 B-18 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at United Airlines Club T1 B-18 on file is from Aug 9, 2021. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at United Airlines Club T1 B-18?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at United Airlines Club T1 B-18.

Has United Airlines Club T1 B-18's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at United Airlines Club T1 B-18 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at United Airlines Club T1 B-18 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.