Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Catering — Catering/Main Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2017
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Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Catering — Catering/Main Kitchen has been inspected 15 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Catering — Catering/Main Kitchen since Dec 1, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Catering — Catering/Main Kitchen squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Dec 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MOLDY INSULATION AND SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER MAIN DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 20, 2017
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR EXTERIOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE 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 WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR UNDER SOAP DISPENSER. REPAIR WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN SAME WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR EXTERIOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE 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 WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR UNDER SOAP DISPENSER. REPAIR WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN SAME WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2016
Routine
3 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 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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May 26, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1501908 DATED 11/17/2014 #33 NOTED A SLIGHT BROWNISH DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER THRU-OUT THE HALL WAY GOING TO THE BANQUETS ROOM.
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Nov 17, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT BROWNISH DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE ON WALL BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING WITH CATERING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPAINT CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED 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: DRY FOOD STORAGE CEILING WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FOUND ON DROP CEILING PANELS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND HEAVY EQUIOMENT & ALONG WALLBASES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN; POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT DISHROOM MUST BE RE-SURFACED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES OR WATER-STAINED ONES MUST BE REPLACED THRU-OUT PREMISES. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK UNDER DISHMACHINE, UNDER HANDSINK AT DISHROOM & UNDER 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. DUSTY FAN GUARDS, CONDENSERS & COMPRESSORS OF MOST COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN PLACE. Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Nov 4, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA. UPON INSPECTION, OBSERVED MORE THAN 150 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA, MAIN DISHWASHING ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT CONTACTED ORKIN DURING THE INSPECTION AND A TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO PERFORM A PEST CONTROL INSPECTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AFTER TREATMENT. SUPERVISOR LOPEZ WAS NOTIFIED OF THE CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION WAS ISSUED UNDER RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #55255 FOR THIS VIOLATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. REMOVE CARDBOARD LAID DOWN ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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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 CLEAN ROLLING STORAGE RACKS AND DUST ON THE FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REGROUT FLOOR AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND THE DISHMACHINE IN MAIN DISHWASHING ROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.
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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. MUST REPAIR CRACKS AND HOLES IN WALLS AND PEELING PAINT AT STAFF WASHROOM, WALL BASES AT MAIN DISHROOM, AND INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLERS. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND DRYWALL AT LINEN STORAGE ROOM AND PACKAGE STORAGE ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR VEGETABLE FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR THE LEAKING 2 COMP SINK AT THE PREP AREA.
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Oct 28, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER (REAR). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES IN POOR REPAIR BY CONVO OVEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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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 STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF REPAIR- 1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING (HOT LINE), PASTRY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING AND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES LEAKING UNDER LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Jan 11, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Must repair or replace all damaged coolers rubber door gaskets and maintain.
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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 clean and sanitize all unclean equipment throughout prep and dishwash area.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must detail clean floor under and around all equipment throughout prep and dishwash area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Catering — Catering/Main Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Catering — Catering/Main Kitchen on file is from Dec 1, 2017. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Catering — Catering/Main Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Catering — Catering/Main Kitchen.
Has Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Catering — Catering/Main Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Catering — Catering/Main Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Catering — Catering/Main Kitchen 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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