Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Ember — 320 River Bar
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 27 inspections at Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Ember — 320 River Bar stretching back to 2010. Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Ember — 320 River Bar was last inspected on Mar 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALL #1 AND STALL #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALLS #1 AND #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALL #1 AND STALL #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALLS #1 AND #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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70
Jan 19, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SINK TO THE RIGHT OF BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS
10
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED FLATWARE STORED UNCOVERED IN DISHROOM STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FLATWARE OR STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN PUBLIC COFFEE AREA(WE PROUDLY BREW STARBUCKS, AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN PUBLIC COFFEE AREA(WE PROUDLY BREW STARBUCKS, AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN) SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Jan 17, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3): OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2587889 DATED 1-10-2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING UNIT SODA BOX DISPENSERS LOCATED IN BAR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SINK TO THE RIGHT OF BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED FLATWARE STORED UNCOVERED IN DISHROOM STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FLATWARE OR STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN PUBLIC COFFEE AREA(WE PROUDLY BREW STARBUCKS, AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN PUBLIC COFFEE AREA(WE PROUDLY BREW STARBUCKS, AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN) SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER SUPPLY SHALL BE SUPPLIED THROUGHOUT RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE COLD WATER RESTORED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM OF KITCHEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569310 DATED 01/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING UNITS, ICE MACHINE IN BAR----AND-----KITCHEN, COFFEE MACHINE IN COFFEE AREA, AND SODA BOX DISPENSERS LOCATED IN BAR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SINK TO THE RIGHT OF BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
10
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLATWARE STORED UNCOVERED IN DISHROOM STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FLATWARE OR STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BEVERAGE MACHINES IN RESTAURANT KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON BEVERAGE MACHINES IN RESTAURANT KITCHEN SO THAT THEY SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2023
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN STAND UP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES IN KITCHEN. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: CRATES USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/STORAGE IN THE KITHCEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CONTAINERS AND/OR SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE, AND IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS ON OR UNDERNEATH.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING UNITS, ICE MACHINE IN BAR----AND-----KITCHEN, COFFEE MACHINE IN COFFEE AREA, AND SODA BOX DISPENSERS LOCATED IN BAR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES OBSERVED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK ALL SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO WALLS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE (ANSI ACCRED.).
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Jan 6, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDSINK NEAR OATMEAL/SOUP STATION. FACILITY MUST ALWAYS ENSURE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS IS PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN THE HEAT DISH MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE HOT WATER TERMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS RAW MEATS IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HANDSINK NEAR PREP-LINE UNIT-----AND-----IN BAR AREA. FACILITY MUST ALWAYS ENSURE SOAP IS PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN STAND UP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES IN KITCHEN. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRATES USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/STORAGE IN THE KITHCEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CONTAINERS AND/OR SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE, AND IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS ON OR UNDERNEATH.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING UNITS, ICE MACHINE IN BAR----AND-----KITCHEN, COFFEE MACHINE IN COFFEE AREA, AND SODA BOX DISPENSERS LOCATED IN BAR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES OBSERVED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK ALL SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO WALLS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE (ANSI ACCRED.).
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Jan 12, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN LOBBY BAR, LOBBY COFFEE AREA, AND EXECUTIVE LOUNGE COFFEE AREA LOCATED ON 20TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP LINE OF 320 KITCHEN COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN LOBBY COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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86
Jun 14, 2019
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HOLD A FOOD AND SANITATION CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLAIMER NO ADVISORY FOR RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OUT DATED SUSHI RICE LAB TEST ( MORE THAN 5 YEARS), MUST OBTAIN A NEW PH TEST FOR SUSHI RICE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD ITEMS ( SUGAR, SALT NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: BREAD KNIFE TETHERED TO A CHAIN, MUST KEEP UTENSIL FREE FOR PROPER WASHING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SUSHI STATION EMPLOYEE NOT HOLDING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOTED FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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70
Sep 10, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(A) OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE ON ALL MENUS FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED.MUST INSTALL. NO CITATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(C) OBSERVED DRY SPICES AND DRY FOODS( SUGAR, SALT,ETC) IN KITCHEN AND SUSHI PREP AREA NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN, COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING BY 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO RE- GROUT BOTH AREAS. ALSO HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN REAR SERVICE BAR AREA. UNDER COUNTER BY COFFEE STATION INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.113 OBSERVED MOP BUCKET WITH DIRTY MOP WATER IN REAR SERVICE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DUMP WATER CLEAN CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGENS TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE NO CITATION
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64
Dec 1, 2017
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: UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST NOTED ON PREP COOLER FAN IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSIDE SODA GUNS AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LIVE POTTERY PLANTS STORED AT SUSHI STATION PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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82
Jan 19, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA AND POT AND PAN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR QQ WALK IN PREP COOLER IN NEED OF AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS IF NEEDED.
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95
Nov 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERED CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT SUSHI PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND REATTACH CABINET DOOR AT SUSHI PREP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA UNDER EXPOSED PREP TABLE TOP. MUST 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 GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL UNDER AND ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER VALVE LEAKING AT GARDE MANGER PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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82
Feb 5, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR 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 FOOD STAINED/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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90
Jan 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS BREAKFAST ITEMS(CUT FRUITS, ROLLS, ETC.)NOT PROTECTED AT SELF SERVICE TABLE TOP AT LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS/PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS AT LOBBY SELF SERVICE TABLE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CROSS CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR 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 FOOD STAINED/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE SUSHI PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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82
Jul 24, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. DEEP FRYER INTERIOR BOTTOM PART WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD/CANOPY BY THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE ON THE WALL BY THE PREP BEHIND THE BAR, ALSO UNDER THE EXPOSED SINK. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA BY THE BAR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. MISSING BASEBOARD UNDER THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RAILING FOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA RUSTED . MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. WALL TILES MISSING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE
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May 26, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. DEEP FRYER INTERIOR BOTTOM PART WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD/CANOPY BY THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE ON THE WALL BY THE PREP BEHIND THE BAR, ALSO UNDER THE EXPOSED SINK. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA BY THE BAR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. MISSING BASEBOARD UNDER THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RAILING FOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA RUSTED . MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. WALL TILES MISSING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 18, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OFTHE ICE MACHINES,IN THE KITCHEN ABD BEHIND THE BAR, NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1501917 DATED 11/17/14. #38-NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP AREA FOR WAFFLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE SAME COOLER (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. DEEP FRYER INTERIOR BOTTOM PART WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD/CANOPY BY THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE ON THE WALL BY THE PREP BEHIND THE BAR, ALSO UNDER THE EXPOSED SINK. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA BY THE BAR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. MISSING BASEBOARD UNDER THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RAILING FOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA RUSTED . MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. WALL TILES MISSING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS,BOWLS ETC) AT THE DISH WASHER PLATE CADDY AND SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MEAT SLICER AT PREP TABLE BY WALK IN COOLER.
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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 AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAIR.NOTED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP AREA FOR WAFFLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.
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Feb 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS,BOWLS ETC) AT THE DISH WASHER PLATE CADDY AND SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SALAD SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 DRAIN UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE ON PIPPING UNDERNEATH DUMP SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND SPICE AND BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, 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: MISSING GROUT AT SEVERAL AREA OF KITCHEN FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2012
Consultation
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) FOUND THE BAR DISHMACHINE AT 132F RINSE TEMP. WITH 0-PPM OF SANITIZER, AFTER THE BAR ATTENDANT HAD USED IT. AFTER 3-4 TIMES OF RUNNING THE MACHINE, IT WAS STILL RINSING AT A LOW TEMP., WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF SANITIZER DISPENSING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX & KEEP AT 100-PPM CHLORINE OR 200-PPM QUATS AT LOW-TEMP OR KEEP AT 180F OR ABOVE-IF HIGH TEMP RINSE IS DESIRED. (UNIT TAGGED). Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: A SNEEZEGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE BREAKFAST BUFFET TABLE FOR ALL THE BOWLS DISPLAYED WITH CUT-UP FRUITS (FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR USE DOME COVERS/LIDS, TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.
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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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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS AT BAR & SUSHI STATION; SODA GUN HOLDERS & CABINETS UNDER PREP STATIONS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN POTWASH OR DISHROOM AREA MUST BE RE-SURFACED & FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE & BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY AT BAR AREA & THE PREP STATION BEHIND THE BAR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Nov 4, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHROOM, PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND HALLWAYS. APPROXIMATELY 20 FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ORKIN TECHNICIAN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL INSPECTION. MUST MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS 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. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE PANINI GRILL AND WAFFLE IRON, AND THE FAUCET AND WATER HANDLES OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR. AT THE SUSHI BAR, DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AND CABINETS BELOW THE SUSHI BAR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE BAR.
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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 THE OPENINGS IN THE DRYWALL AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR AND BELOW THE COUNTER IN THE SAME AREA.
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Oct 28, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT SUSHI PREP 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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN 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. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AROUND/BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Found high tempeature dishmachine not sanitizing, 135 F, while in use. Instructed manager high temperature dishmachine must reach a minimum of 180 F to sanitize. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all multi-use utensils in 3-compartment sink or use lower level dishmachine. Citation issued. Ticket #H000057358 12.
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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. Must repair or replace all damaged coolers rubber door gaskets in prep area.
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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 detail and sanitize all unclean walls throughout prep and dishwash area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Ember — 320 River Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Ember — 320 River Bar on file is from Mar 18, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Ember — 320 River Bar?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Ember — 320 River Bar.
Has Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Ember — 320 River Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Ember — 320 River Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Ember — 320 River Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Ember — 320 River Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Westin River North Chgo Hotel - Ember — 320 River Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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