Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront, the earliest from 2013. On Feb 7, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 7, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Feb 7, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES & POTS IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND OTHER DISHES STORED THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER #2, AND TORM AIR CURTAIN ON THE WALK IN COOLER #3. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, AND RUST ACCUMULATION ON THE STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, IN FRONT OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. LABELS ON CONTAINERS MUST CONTAIN COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FAUCET HANDLES LOCATED AT BOTH HANDSINKS IN THE EMPLOYEE LADIES WASHROOM/LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND REPLACE HANDLES.
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Jan 26, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT AND LOOSE CAULKING NOTED IN KITCHEN CEILING AND VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SODA GUN DRAIN LINE AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: MAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 130F, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED MGR TO MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 180F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED
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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 AT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRAY CLEAN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT AND LOOSE CAULKING NOTED IN KITCHEN CEILING AND VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SODA GUN DRAIN LINE AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED NOT KEEP DRY.
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May 5, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 69.2F LOCATED AT THE DRINK STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION POTENTIALLY HAZARDOU FOODS (MILK, ALMOND MILK) WERE INSIDE OF SAID REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER TURNED REFRIGERATOR ON AND BY THE END OF INSPECTION REFRIGERATOR UNIT WAS AT 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, ALMOND MILK) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 1 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK AT 69F AND 1 GALLON OF ALMOND MILK AT 69.2F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT CLEANED WITH GARBAGE SCATTERED ON THE GROUND AROUND TRASH CANS. OBSERVED LID ON DUMPSTER NOT CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND KEEP ALL LIDS FOR DUMPSTERS TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, PORK) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED BY THE DRINK STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR ICE SHOOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL OF THE SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER SHELVES LOCATED ON THE 6TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED DOWNWARD BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COPIES OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN COPIES OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AND HAVE AVAILABLE FOR VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 24, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving that had rust peeling paint in walk in cooler(meat walk in coolers) 1st floor, and in bsmt walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around dish machine, counter in state of disrepair/missing, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in 1st floor prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint in kitchen prep areas, bar area, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Floors by dish machine area, prep line of front prep areas needs re-grouting. Floors in 6th floor in kitchen areas by exposed hand sink. and dish machine areas need re-grouting).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Walls that had exposed wallboard, gaps in 1 floor prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed, damaged/missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep areas shall be repaired/replaced).
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Jun 17, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 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/observed live fruit flies(gnats)20 in bar areas, and in rear bsmt storage areas. Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious Violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found no certified food managers with city of Chicago food sanitation certificates while preparing, serving, handling potentially hazardous foods(sausage, eggs, sauces, breakfast foods, mixed vegetables, etc. at time of inspection. Citation issued 7-38-012 Serious Violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in coolers in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in walk in coolers in kitchen prep area.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving that had rust peeling paint in walk in cooler(meat walk in coolers) 1st floor, and in bsmt walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around dish machine, counter in state of disrepair/missing, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in 1st floor prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Banquet hall kitchen prep area, storage areas (6th floor), had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint in kitchen prep areas, bar area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks in meat walk in cooler 1st floor prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning, not clean, need detailed(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Storage shelving/racks in 6th floor prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep areas 1st floors that had broken, cracked floor tiles, missing grout, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors by dish machine area, prep line of front prep areas needs re-grouting. Floors in 6th floor in kitchen areas by exposed hand sink. and dish machine areas need re-grouting). Floors in walk in cooler in bsmt storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had exposed wallboard, gaps in 1 floor prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed, damaged/missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep areas shall be repaired/replaced.
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Mar 16, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME,ONLY USED FOR SPECIAL EVENTS NOT MAINTAINED,SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE OF 111F.MUST MAINTAIN AT FINAL RINSE OF 180F. (NO CITATION ISSUED).CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,SHELVES AT POP SERVICE AREA IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM,CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN 1ST FL.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND STORAGE,(FOOD EQUIPMENT) STORED ON FLOORS IN PENTHOUSE KITCHEN UPPER STORAGE AREA,(2),6th FL BANQET ROOM UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STOREON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR,PEELING PAINT,DAMAGE ABOVE FOOD LINE IN EMPLOYEES BREAKROOM,AND CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROO BY KITCHEN 1ST FL.ALSO WINDOW SEALS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN CEILING 6FL FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE FROM WATER SOFTER FOR DISH MACHINE DRAINING INTO SANITIZING COMP OF 3-COMP SINK.MUST RE-ROUTE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE BY NEXT ROUINT INSPECTION.
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Oct 16, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN KITCHEN WITHOUT THE DEPT APPROVAL, MACHINE IS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXPOSED INSULATION ON A DUCT WORK ABOVE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CELAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SEVERAL PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 23, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Jan 13, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING RUBBER GASKETS AT WALK-IN COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD UP ON 39TH FLOOR KITCHEN COOLER FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED ABOVE FIRST FLOOR DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF CUBES AT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Jan 17, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS WITH CHIPPED PAINT IN THE COCA-COLA COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION. REGROUT THE FLOOR AND REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD TILE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER #3.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING BY THE DISH AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 39TH FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND REPAIR THE LEFT SIDE DRAIN STOPPER LEVER SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront on file is from Feb 7, 2020. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront.
Has Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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