United First International Lounge T1,Concourse C — International Global First Class Lounge (T1 C18)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 30, 2015

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2011, United First International Lounge T1,Concourse C — International Global First Class Lounge (T1 C18) has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 30, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at United First International Lounge T1,Concourse C — International Global First Class Lounge (T1 C18) is from Nov 30, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

United First International Lounge T1,Concourse C — International Global First Class Lounge (T1 C18)'s latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 30, 2015

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE STATION.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

Nov 20, 2015

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TUNA AT 46.9F, SALMON AT 51.1F, SUSHI AT 51.4F, SHRIMP AT 54.5F,SLICED DELI MEATS HAM,BEEF AT 46.9F,F, ANTIPASTO CHEESE AT 46.9F, CHEESECAKES AT 58.1F,COOKED ZUCHINIS,ASPARAGUS AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $63.00. MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.OBSERVED OPEN PORTION SMALL CONTAINERS OF ASSORTED NUTS ON FRONT COUNTER AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION, NOT WRAPPED AND COVERED, AND NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO WRAP AND COVER AT ONCE,AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP,DELI MEATS,TUNA, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.ALSO,NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE STATION.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

Jul 18, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK AND SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINERS.

Jul 12, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

May 14, 2012

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CABINETS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN 1 PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Feb 25, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH 55.5F WATER NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED TO WASH HANDS,MUST RESTORE HOT WATER IN HANDSINK, GIVEN 5 DAYS 03-04-11; AT 3:35 PM TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO FIX ,HOT WATER RESTORED

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. SLOW DRAINING OF WATER IN EXPOSED HANDSINK,MUST FIXED

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. INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COUNTERTOP OF COFFEE/CAPPUCCINO MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CABINET FOR COFFEE CONNECTION UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was United First International Lounge T1,Concourse C — International Global First Class Lounge (T1 C18) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at United First International Lounge T1,Concourse C — International Global First Class Lounge (T1 C18) on file is from Nov 30, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at United First International Lounge T1,Concourse C — International Global First Class Lounge (T1 C18)?

Across the inspection record, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at United First International Lounge T1,Concourse C — International Global First Class Lounge (T1 C18).

Has United First International Lounge T1,Concourse C — International Global First Class Lounge (T1 C18)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at United First International Lounge T1,Concourse C — International Global First Class Lounge (T1 C18) have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at United First International Lounge T1,Concourse C — International Global First Class Lounge (T1 C18) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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