United Club (T2/F9)
Last inspected: Aug 17, 2021
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Score
United Club (T2/F9) has been inspected nine times since 2017. On Aug 17, 2021, 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. Note that United Club (T2/F9)'s inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 17, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Aug 17, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS COLD FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AT COLD HOLDING (BUFFET) TABLE. MILK INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F/47.8F/49.2F, OAT MEAL AT 56.5F/57.0F/56.9F, YOGURT AT 59.4F/58.7F/57.9F, BOILEG EGGS AT 58.7F/58.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT COLD TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.OF OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 25.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OR 180F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.(DISHMACHINE NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME). A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE) OR A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Oct 4, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SERVICE/BUFFET COUNTER WITH SOME COFFEE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COFFEE GRINDER
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Jun 11, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 21, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 FOUND A MECHANICAL HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 159F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE 180F OR ABOVE FOR FINAL RINSE. TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED ? COS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND HIGH DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES IN DINING/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Oct 4, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WIRE SHELVINGS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WATER LINE/PIPES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 NOTED FLOOR TILE IN POOR REPAIR (NEXT TO DISHMACHINE) WITH MISSING GROUT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 13, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.INSRTUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL.
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Jun 5, 2018
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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS/PANS STORED ON TOP SHELF ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INVERTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT POTS/PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.INSRTUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP/DISHWAHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER AT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Oct 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOLERS AT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MANUAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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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 the ice 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 under the soda boxes and under the dishmachine to have dirt accumulation. 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 the wall around the dish machine to have dirt accumulation and have worn, black caulking. Instructed facility to remove caulk, clean all areas, recaulk, and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was United Club (T2/F9) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at United Club (T2/F9) on file is from Aug 17, 2021. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at United Club (T2/F9)?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at United Club (T2/F9).
Has United Club (T2/F9)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at United Club (T2/F9) have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at United Club (T2/F9) 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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