Westin River North Chgo Hotel- Main Kitchen — Banquet
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 27 inspections at Westin River North Chgo Hotel- Main Kitchen — Banquet, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 18 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Westin River North Chgo Hotel- Main Kitchen — Banquet on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET(LEFT FAUCET) AROUND COLD WATER KNOB ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FAUCET TO SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES LEADING INTO WALK IN FREEZER N. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN FREEZER N FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN FREEZER O. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN FREEZER O AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 17, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALKIN FREEZER P AND WALKIN COOLER M. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 01/09/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020(A)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON SQUARE CONTAINER WITH WHEELS USED TO STORE AND MOVE EQUIPMENT IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED BOOSTER HEATER IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, ON WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH COUNTER, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALKIN FREEZER P AND WALKIN COOLER M. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2023
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NEAR WALK-IN MEAT COOLER, DOES NOT HAVE LABELS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: MEAT WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: INTERIOR OF MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IS IN DISREPAIR. FACILIT MUST ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: TILES NEAR ICE MACHINES IS BROKEN, LOCATED IN FRONT OF FLOOR DRAIN GRATES. FACILITY MUST REPLACE BROKEN TILES, PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, INCLUDING BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, DISH ROOM AREA, BANQUET STORAGE AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND ACROSS ICE MACHINES. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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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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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. 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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Jan 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HOT WATER IS NOT PROVIDED AT HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR STAND-UP OVENS. PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AT DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F. AT TIME OF INSPECTION WAS MEASURED AT 135F DURING FINAL RINSE. REPAIR UNIT SO THAT HOT WATER RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180-194F. THE UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. THE FACILITY MUST USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. PER THE MANAGER, EQUIPMENT IS ON THE WAY FOR THE DISH MACHINE TO BE REPAIRED. ONCE THE FACILITY WANTS TO REPAIR AND USE THE DISH MACHINE, THE FACILITY MUST EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG AND/OR FAX WITH A WRITTEN REQUEST AT 312-746-4240 TO AN INSPECTOR COME OUT ON SITE TO TEST THE DISH MACHINE AND, IF REPAIRED PROPERLY, TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 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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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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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. 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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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NEAR WALK-IN MEAT COOLER, DOES NOT HAVE LABELS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MEAT WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IS IN DISREPAIR. FACILIT MUST ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: TILES NEAR ICE MACHINES IS BROKEN, LOCATED IN FRONT OF FLOOR DRAIN GRATES. FACILITY MUST REPLACE BROKEN TILES, PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, INCLUDING BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, DISH ROOM AREA, BANQUET STORAGE AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND ACROSS ICE MACHINES. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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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
No violations found.
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Jun 24, 2019
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE OUTSIDE SEASONAL BAR THAT IS LOCATED IN PATIO OUT SIDE OF AN EXISTING INDOOR BAR, NO OVER HEAD TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK AND AN OVER HEAD, A COPY OF THE OUT DOOR BAR REQUIREMENT IS GIVEN. NO CITATION ISSUED. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.
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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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PRODUCE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED 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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Jun 14, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND ABOUT 80 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING OF LARGE DISH ROOM AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE OUTSIDE SEASONAL BAR THAT IS LOCATED IN PATIO OUT SIDE OF AN EXISTING INDOOR BAR, NO OVER HEAD TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK AND AN OVER HEAD, A COPY OF THE OUT DOOR BAR REQUIREMENT IS GIVEN. NO CITATION ISSUED. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.
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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: MANAGER STATED THAT A SPECIAL PROCESS OF COLD SMOKING AND CURING TAKES PLACE IN KITCHEN OCCASIONALLY , NO VARIANCE NOR APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PRACTICES. NO FOOD OR OPERATION OBSERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WARM FOOD IS COVERED TIGHTLY IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO COVER LOOSELY TO FACILITATE COOLING DOWN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DUST AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED ON SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PRODUCE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED 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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Sep 18, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: : 3-603.11(A)OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF BULK DRY STORAGE BINS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON HOT HOLDING UNIT IN EMPLOYEE CAFE R-1. ALSO REPAIR THE DOOR OF UNIT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF BOTH ICE MACHINES WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON COFFE MACHINES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND IN EMPLOYEE CAFE IN R-1. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR USED BY FEMALES WITHOUT A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(A) OBSERVED IN MAIN KITCHEN MISSING LOWER WALL TILES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT GARBAGE DISPOSABLE ALL ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE- INSTALL BACK ON WALL. ALSO MISSING COVING IN MAIN KITCHEN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13. MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DONT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.
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Sep 10, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2)(A) OBSERVED APPROX 10-LB PIECE OF PRIME RIB BEEF INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND IMPEROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 45.9F-49.8F. INSTRUCTED THAT SAFETY FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD AT COST APPROX $ 30.00,COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(A) OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP FOR USE NOT MAINTAINED IN MAIN KITCHEN. THE FIRST FAUCET( LEFT) IN POOR REPAIR,( IE CANNOT BE CUT ON AND OFF FROM FAUCET HANDLE FOR HOT AND COLD WATER). INSTRUCTED TO USE THE CLOSET 3- COMPERTMENT SINK UNTIL REINSPECTED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY HAVING PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(A)OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF BULK DRY STORAGE BINS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF BOTH ICE MACHINES WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON COFFE MACHINES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND IN EMPLOYEE CAFE IN R-1. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR USED BY FEMALES WITHOUT A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(A) OBSERVED IN MAIN KITCHEN MISSING LOWER WALL TILES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT GARBAGE DISPOSABLE ALL ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE- INSTALL BACK ON WALL. ALSO MISSING COVING IN MAIN KITCHEN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13. MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DONT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.
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Dec 1, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE UTENSILS PLACES IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OR UNDER A CONTINUOUS RUNNING COLD WATER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED GASKETS FOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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90
Jan 19, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT MAIN DISHMACHINE ROOM AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PEPSI REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOETER FOR COOLER.
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Jan 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT 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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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90
May 26, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WORN OUT CAULK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES THRU OUT DISH WASHING AREA. FOUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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: FOUND GAPS NEEDED TO BE SEALED AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS THRU OUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD /CANOPY ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM STOVE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE MEAT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID FAUCETS.
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May 18, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1501904 DATES 11/17/2014 #35 NOTED STAINED CEILING THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN MAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE FOOD UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED WHEN BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WORN OUT CAULK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. FOUND INTERIOR OF FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING DUE TO GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALL THRU OUT ALONG BASE BOARD THRU OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN KITCHEN AND ALL CORNERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND WATER IN BETWEEN TILES INN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES THRU OUT DISH WASHING AREA. FOUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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: FOUND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GAPS NEEDED TO BE SEALED AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS THRU OUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD /CANOPY ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM STOVE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE MEAT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID FAUCETS. VENTALATION IN FIRST FLOOR CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND DAIRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.ALSO NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE FOIL PATER OR CARD BOARD BOXES TO LINE SHELVES, BUT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM OVEN ONTO THE GROUND AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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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 THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN MAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE FROM PIPPING AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAUCET OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE COMBI OVEN, UNDERNEATH SAME SINK FROM THE HOT WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2014
Reinspection
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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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER
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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 ON THE KITCHEN MAIN FLOOR AND AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 ENTRY/EXIT DOORS AT BALLROOM ENTERANCE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOORS LEAD OUT TO RIVER AREA. DOORS HAD 1/4 IN GAP WITH LIGHT AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DOORS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE OR NONCOMPLIANCE SUMMARIES BEING POSTED AT ANY OF THE FOOD OUTLETS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPLAY SUMMARIES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED.
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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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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER
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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 ON THE KITCHEN MAIN FLOOR AND AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A BLACK AND GRAYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE AT THE MAIN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE ICE AND STARTED CLEANING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 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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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER.
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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 ON THE KITCHEN MAIN FLOOR AND AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE, NO STATE NOR CITY APPROVAL FOR MACHINE USAGE. MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME, NO FOOD VACUUMED FOUND AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO USE UNTIL STATE AND CITY APPROVAL IS OBTAINED. MACHINE IS TAGGED, CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SECTION OF THE KITCHEN WALL BASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME MOLDY DROP CEILING PANELS FOUND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Mar 14, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. Observed food handler at sushi bar using bare hand contact (wasabi, raw fish) to plate these food items, then wiping his hands on a wiping cloth and rinsing this cloth at the prep sink after which he plated a different dih order without washing hands properly. (7-38-010A Crtical).
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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. All cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be replaced.
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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. Interior floor and ledgesof sushi coolers need to be cleaned.
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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. Poor floor grouting at dishroom (closest to the hallway) must be re-surfaced.
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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. Missing ceiling tiles or water-stained tiles must be replaced. Dust fan collards, condensors and compressors must be maintained clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Following plumbing issues must be addressed: missing hot water knob at dump sink (by ice machine in hallway); leakunder dishmachine and elbow pipe of hand sink in dishroom and under 2-comp sink in prep room.
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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 EQUIPMENT & ALONG WALLBASES MUST BE CLEANED; POOR FLOOR GROUTING BY THE DISHROOM (CLOSEST TO THE HALLWAY DOOR), 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: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: COMPRESSORS, FAN GUARDS, CONDENSERS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR FLOOR OF SMALL COOLERS, & CEILING TILES THAT ARE MISSING, OR WATER-STAINED THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED. 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: MISSING HOT WATER KNOB AT DUMPSINK (BY ICE MACHINES AT HALLWAY) MUST BE REPLACED. FOLLOWING LEAKS MUST BE ADDRESSED: UNDER DISHMACHINE, AT ELBOW PIPE OF HANDSINK IN DISHROOM, UNDER 2-COMP SINK IN PREP ROOM. THE SPRAYER FAUCET MUST BE HOOKED-UP ABOVE THE WATER LINE, ON A DUMP SINK AT THE HOLDING STATION (R-1) OF THE BANQUET ROOM. 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 PROPERLY IN A CLEAN HOLDER. 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.
View 7 violations
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 FRUIT FLIES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA, MAIN DISHWASHING ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT CONTACTED ORKIN DURING 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. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 DISHMACHINE IN MAIN DISH WASHING 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 TOILET ROOM, WALL BASES AT MAIN DISHROOM, AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES, DRYWALL AT LINEN STORAGE 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 PREP AREA.
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Oct 28, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER (REAR). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 IN PREP AREA. 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 AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES ALSO MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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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- POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT AND LEFT COMPARTMENT PIPES LEAKING, HOT LINE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING AND PASTRY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 19, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 over 20 live small flies on walls and ceiling tiles throughout dishmachine room. Instructed manager to remove/eliminate all insect activity. Advised to call pest contro operator for service.Citation issued. Ticket #H000057357.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. The following minor violations still exist from report #147488 dated 04/15/09 and must be corrected by reinspection(01/19/10)- #32 Must replace/repair all damaged reach in/walk in coolers rubber door gaskets #33 observed accumilated food debris on shelves thoughout prep area, accumilated food debris inside prep coolers rubber door gaskets and door hindges #35 Must detail clean walls thoughout prep, dishwash and dry storage areas also must replace all unclean ceiling tiles throughout #38 1-compartment sink (by convec therm machine) pipe leaking. All violations must be corrected. Citation issued.
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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 throughout prep and dishmachine area under and around all equipment.
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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 holes in walls at dishmachine room. Must seal all holes in walls.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Westin River North Chgo Hotel- Main Kitchen — Banquet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Westin River North Chgo Hotel- Main Kitchen — Banquet on file is from Mar 10, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Westin River North Chgo Hotel- Main Kitchen — Banquet?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Westin River North Chgo Hotel- Main Kitchen — Banquet.
Has Westin River North Chgo Hotel- Main Kitchen — Banquet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Westin River North Chgo Hotel- Main Kitchen — Banquet have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Westin River North Chgo Hotel- Main Kitchen — Banquet 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- Main Kitchen — Banquet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Westin River North Chgo Hotel- Main Kitchen — Banquet is inspected around two times per year on average.
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