PALMER HOUSE HILTON

17 E MONROE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60603 · Restaurant

22 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 2, 2026

   14 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN SMALL PREP AREA.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES).
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN POTTER'S BAR AREA.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-101.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON PREP COOLER DRAWER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LOCKWOOD GRAB N GO SERVICE COUNTER.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DISCOLORED SURFACES TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • : 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PANTRY PREP DOOR GASKET.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP COOLERS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,UNDERSIDES OF SCRAPE COUNTER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • : 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK, 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,1- COMPARTMENT IN PANTRY PREP.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELS IN DISH WASHING/MOP SINK AREAS,LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP,DISH WASHING AND BAR AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN GRAB AND GO REAR PREP AREA.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 2, 2026

   9 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE HAND WASHING SINK.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES & LEGS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,ROLLING CARTS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND DISH MACHINE AREA,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL BOX,GAP AT WALL OUTLET OUTSIDE OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA & ABOVE OVENS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS,REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 4-202.18: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • : 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
3. CanvassJan 26, 2026

   20 infractions

   • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
     • OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHER TWICE HANDLING DIRTY AND THEN CLEAN DISHES WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMNATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
     • OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY TWO MALE EMPLOYEES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING TOAST FROM ONE PLATE TO ANOTHER AND THE OTHER ONE PLACING BIB LETTUCE ONTO TOAST FOR SANDWICH WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES. FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER FOR HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN SMALL PREP AREA.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES).
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A LIVE ROACH ON UPPER WALL ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON CEILING AND WALLS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,BAR AREA,DINING ROOM,GRAB N GO AND (POTTERS BAR).RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/26/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN POTTER'S BAR AREA.
   • 46. GLOVES USED PROPERLY
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT USING PROPER BARRIERS FOR HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS .
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON PREP COOLER DRAWER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LOCKWOOD GRAB N GO SERVICE COUNTER.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DISCOLORED SURFACES TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PANTRY PREP DOOR GASKET.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP COOLERS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,UNDERSIDES OF SCRAPE COUNTER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK, 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,1- COMPARTMENT IN PANTRY PREP.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND DEBRIS WITHOUT TIGHT FITTING LIDS.MUST HAVE TRASH BELOW RIM AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS.(PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELS IN DISH WASHING/MOP SINK AREAS,LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP,DISH WASHING AND BAR AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN GRAB AND GO REAR PREP AREA.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2621793 8/6/25 NOT CORRECTED-#51-5-205.15: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MISSING AND COLD WATER NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER KNOB AND RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER TO HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.#53-5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
4. CanvassJan 26, 2026

   12 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE HAND WASHING SINK.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN DISH MACHINE WASHING AREA OBSERVED A GLASS RACK ROLLING CART STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK WHILE DISH MACHINE WAS BEING USED. RACK WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. TURKEY-46.0F-46.3F AND 5LBS.-ROAST BEEF-46.0F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 10LBS. $65.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 5- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND DIRTY DISH STORAGE RACK,UNUSED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON A SOILED TOWEL ATTACHED TO UNDERSIDE OF MACHINE,ON WALL BEHIND SPICE RACK AND APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE OF THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA AND ON WALLS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/26/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES & LEGS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,ROLLING CARTS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND DISH MACHINE AREA,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL BOX,GAP AT WALL OUTLET OUTSIDE OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,ABOVE OVENS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS,REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 6, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MISSING AND COLD WATER NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER KNOB AND RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER TO HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 1, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • 4-501.110: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 137F. INSTRUCTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 150F, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.(NOTE: CITATION FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED ON 7/30/2025)
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MISSING AND COLD WATER NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER KNOB AND RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER TO HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
7. CanvassJul 30, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT THE POT AND PAN AREA DISH MACHINE TO BE NOT EASILY READABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND MAINTAIN GAUGES AS EASILY-READABLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON WALL UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON WALL UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
8. CanvassJul 30, 2025

   7 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 70.2-70.3F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS NEAR RESTAURANT AND LOBBY BAR. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND AT MIDDLE AND RIGHT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEAR RESTAURANT AND LOBBY BAR. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.6-55.8F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, MILK(46.6-51.4F), HALF N HALF(49.1-50.9F) AND HEAVY CREAM(55.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $66 WEIGHING 90LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN BARISTA AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN BARISTA AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 137F. INSTRUCTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 150F, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MISSING AND COLD WATER NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER KNOB AND RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER TO HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
9. CanvassMay 9, 2024

   12 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE POTTER'S BAR AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED BEEF STOCK THAWING IN KITCHEN AREA 2-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN CONTACT WITH COOL, RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED BENEATH FIRE SUPPRESSION LINES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM BENEATH FIRE SUPPRESSION LINES AND OTHER PROHIBITED AREAS.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN WATER WITHOUT SANITIZER AT KITCHEN AREA 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WATER AND STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, OR MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS DRY FOR LEANING SPILLS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED DRAWER HANDLE ON PREP COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN LINE TO BE MISSING AND DRAWER IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND TOP-SLIDING DOOR HANDLE OF BEER COOLER AT LOBBY BAR AREA TO BE COVERED IN SOILED TAPE AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAWER COOLER AND BEER COOLER HANDLES AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF MINIATURE CONVECTION OVEN IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LOBBY BAR AREA DUMP SINK FAUCET TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMP SINK FAUCET PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA UTILITY SINK, BUT INSTALLED IN LOCATION THAT IS INACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING OR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE EASILY SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED DRAIN WELL AND DRAIN GRATE BENEATH 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE RUSTED AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN WELL AND GRATE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURE SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CEILING THROUGHOUT MAIN AND REAR KITCHEN AREAS TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. FOUND CEILING AND WALLS IN KITCHEN WAREWASHING AREA NEAR CEILING INTAKE VENT TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DUST AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE LOBBY BAR AREA TO BE INACESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS ADEQUATELY SHIELDED.
10. CanvassMay 9, 2024

    8 infractions

    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED HARD-BOILED EGGS AT ADEQUATE TIME AND TEMPERATURE COOLING WHILE COVERED WITH FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP, IN THE KITCHEN AREA CENTRAL WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COOL TCS FOODS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGES AT THE POT AND PAN AREA DISH MACHINE TO BE NOT EASILY READABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGES AND MAINTAIN GAUGES AS EASILY-READABLE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR) MISSING IDENTITY LABELS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES STORED IN SANITIZER SOLTUION AT THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA FOOD PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES FROM SANITIZER SOLUTION AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN AND DRY SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED PLASTIC DRIP CATCH BASIN OF JUICE DISPENSER MACHINE IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA TO BE CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLASTIC DRIP CATCH AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF VARIOUS BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINES IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA TO BE SOILED WITH BEVERAGE SPLASHES AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS (LARGE WAREWASHING AREA, MAIN KITCHEN ENTRANCE AREA, REAR GRILL LINE AREA) DRAIN PLUMBING TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ENSURE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POT AND PAN WAREWASHING AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
11. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 14, 2023

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON, UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE 5TH FLOOR EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 14, 2023

    0 infractions

13. CanvassNov 7, 2023

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 6 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING BY A UTENSIL STORAGE RACK AND IN THE CRACKS AND CEVICES OF THE WALL LOCATED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON, UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE 5TH FLOOR EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
14. CanvassNov 7, 2023

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-501.114 OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, LOCATED BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT ALL TIMES. SAID LT DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW ON THE LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS SUCH AS; AVOCADO TOAST W/EGG, GRILLED SALMON, BURGERS AND NEW YORK STRIP STEAK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW ON THE LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE, OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER INSPECTION REPORT #2584775.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-303.11 OBSERVED ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BEING USED AS A COOLANT AND PREPACKAGED DESSERTS STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE OF AN ICE BIN BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND NEVER USE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AS A COOLANT. MANAGER DISCARDED ICE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
15. ComplaintOct 13, 2022

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED PEPPER, SALT AND GRANOLA OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16. CanvassOct 13, 2022

    3 infractions

    • 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD GRANOLA AND CUT FRIUTS WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES’ MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
17. CanvassJul 5, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED PASTA) IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
18. CanvassJul 5, 2022

    0 infractions

19. LicenseJun 2, 2021

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MISSING A SPLASH GUARD AT DISH ROOM HAND WASH SINK AT LOOK WOOD KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • BOTTOM SHELF OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN, MOLDY SURFACES AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINKS AND PREP TABLE, TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
20. LicenseJun 2, 2021

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MISSING A SPLASH GUARD AT BANQUET KITCHEN HAND SINK IN THE MIDDLE OF COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT BOTH SIDES.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • DAMAGED SINK STOPPERS AT BANQUET KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CHIPPED PAINT NOTED AT WALL BEHIND CLEAN POTS AND PANS SHELVES AT BANQUET KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • A COMPRESSOR ATTACHED TO WALL ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS RACK WITH NO PROTECTION FROM DRIPPINGS, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SHELVES OR INSTALL A BARRIER.
21. LicenseMay 8, 2020

    0 infractions

22. LicenseMay 8, 2020

    0 infractions