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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS MAG MILE CASS

640 N WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS MAG MILE CASS has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 31, 2013. The most recent inspection, on May 17, 2023, found no infractions.

3 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 30, 2019. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on December 30, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on December 30, 2019. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 12 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on December 30, 2019. For example: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 30, 2019. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • - MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER THAT IS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE INSIDE THE COOLER IN THE DINING AREA, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • - MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS FOR THE BULK FOOD ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THAT ARE STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER. -
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • - OBSERVED ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL ARTICLES ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ARTICLES (LADDERS, BUCKETS, ROPES ETC) STORED IN THE OUTDOOR TRASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESS ARTICLES FROM TRASH AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS, AND MAINTAIN. -
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON/INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • - OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE ICE CHUTE AND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOUND NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR FOOD PREP STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS AND FOR NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.MUST PROVIDE.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MINI REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE MINI REFRIGERATOR IN THE SELF SERVICE AREA.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DISCARD CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI-USE ITEMS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASH RAGS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1439585 ON 10/08/2014 NOT CORRECTED. (32)OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA DIRECTLY NEXT TO FRUIT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DISCARD CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI-USE ITEMS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASH RAGS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA DIRECTLY NEXT TO FRUIT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST MOP THE WATER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR THE FOUNDATION WATER LEAKS FROM THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS FOR THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THEY BOTH CAN HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST MAINTAIN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.

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