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INTERCONTINENTAL CHICAGO

9400 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

INTERCONTINENTAL CHICAGO has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 15, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 26, 2016, found no infractions.

1 of 9 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 source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

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 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 1, 2015. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 24, 2015. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 19 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on May 1, 2015. For example: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 1, 2015. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT LABLED OR PROPERLY DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENISLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINTION BEFORE USE AND ELEVATE PLATES, REMOVE PLATES FROM LOWER STORAGE SHELF.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-INC OOLER NTO MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER FAN COVERS AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTIANERS NOT CLEAN OR RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED WASTE GREASE ON GROUND AROUND BOTH GREASE BOXES, BOTH GREASE BOXES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ALONG SIDES AND WASTE GREASE ON TOP LID THATS IS OPEN. INSTRUCTED THAT WASTE GREASE MUST BE REMOVED AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE BOX AND GROUND CLEANED TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT LABLED OR PROPERLY DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENISLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINTION BEFORE USE AND ELEVATE PLATES, REMOVE PLATES FROM LOWER STORAGE SHELF.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-INC OOLER NTO MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST ,AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER FAN COVERS AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR WARPED THRESHOLD JUST IN FRONT OF THE FOSTER AVENUE EXIT DOOR BEHIND THE AVENON ROOM. DOOR IS PRESENTLY RODETN PROOFED AT THIS TIME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS DRAINS IN THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE WOMEN'S STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST INVERT ALL DEEP BOWLS, PLATTERS AND PLATES BY THE DISH MACHINE SO AS TO NOT BE CONTAMINATED UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST ADJUST TE TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED AROUNF THE CORNER FROM THE COLD KITCHEN AREA.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE IN WAIT STATION BEHIND AVADAN BANQUET ROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND STEAMER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE SOUTH WALK-IN COOLER.
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning. shelving above prep tables not clean need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving not clean need cleaning, storage shelving in rear storage areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, not clean need detailed cleaning under shelving(corners). Floors in rear storage area under storage racks need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls in prep area by prep table not clean need detailed cleaning, walls, ceilings in walk in cooler, walk in freezer need cleaning.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear storage area need cleaning, exhaust fan guards in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in coolers need detailed cleaning.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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. FOUND EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED-2 EXIT DOORS FACING FOSTER AVENUE WITH 2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS AND AT THE BOTTOM AND 2 EXIT DOORS FACING WEST IN BETWEEN KITCHEN AND ENGINEERS OFFICE WITH 1 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS AND BOTTOM;INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS,GIVEN 5 DAYS 12-22-10 TO CORRECT VIOLATION,SPOKE TO CHEF OBERSCHNEIDER AND ENGINEER MANNIX
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE BUILT UP ON WALLS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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