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EVENT KITCHEN

323 E WACKER DR · Chicago, IL 60601

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EVENT KITCHEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623689

Location recorded for this inspection · EVENT KITCHEN · 323 E WACKER DR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933230

Location recorded for this inspection · EVENT KITCHEN · 323 E WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed live fruit flies(gnats) 20 in rear kitchen areas by dish machine, and storage areas(15 ), Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, needs detailed cleaning food debris removed. Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Break down table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machines(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment not clean need had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen areas by exposed hand sink and dish machine areas need re-grouting.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas shall be replaced. Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. missing exhaust vent cover(ventilation), by ice machine areas, shall be provided.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: kosher kitchen area had broken, missing light shields, shall be provided.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578554

Location recorded for this inspection · EVENT KITCHEN · 323 E WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 46TH FLOOR.ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WINDOW SILLS AT ABOVE LOCATION TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DUST. MUST SEAL TWO HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE BACK LINE OF THE ZURICH BALLROOM BANQUET SERVICE AREA(STAGING AREA) LOCATED UNDER THE ELECTRICAL BOX. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXHAUST HOOD CEILING VENTS IN THE BANQUET EXHAUST HOODS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF, WAITSTAFF, DISHWASHERS AND BAR STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1383463

Location recorded for this inspection · EVENT KITCHEN · 323 E WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW NECK USED AS MULTI-USE UTENSIL FOR SALAD DRESSING, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTIUE, UNABLE TO WASH INSIDE SURFACES PROPERLY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF EMPLOYEES CAFETRIA BEHIND SODA MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1372385

Location recorded for this inspection · EVENT KITCHEN · 323 E WACKER DR

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 2.5 GALLON OF SPLIT PEA SOUP STORED IN A LARGE CONTAINER AT 53.0F AT THE CENTER, SOUP PLCAED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER, SOUP DISCARDED VALUED AT $20. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: SEVERAL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN UTENSILS (COFFEE POTS) STORED NEXT TO OPEN GARBAGE CONTAINER IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY FROM ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ICE SCOOPS SITTING IN STANDING WATER IN SCOOP HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A DRY CLEAN HOLDER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345543

Location recorded for this inspection · EVENT KITCHEN · 323 E WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER BOX LOCATED IN STORAGE ROOM IN L4.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MICROWAVE MACHINES IN THE RED CAFE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE RED CAFE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER (BANQUET COOLER) AND BOTH WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN L4.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS AT IN CONCOURSE LEVEL IN THE LADIES RESTOOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE SO AS TO NOT LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE RED CAFE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138552

Location recorded for this inspection · EVENT KITCHEN · 323 E WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND DEBTIS FOUND AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND A LARGE CRACK IN CENTER OF MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR, 2 PIECES OF CARPET MATS FOUND BY 3-COMPS SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO SEAL CRACKS AND REMOVE CARPET.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CREVICES NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
567273

Location recorded for this inspection · EVENT KITCHEN · 323 E WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER WITH ORANGE FILM ON INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
197381

Location recorded for this inspection · GENEVA · 323 E WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO ELECTRICAL PIPES NOT CLEAN TOO, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEBOARDS IN DISH WAHING ARE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
197382

Location recorded for this inspection · EVENT KITCHEN · 323 E WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO TO REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. PERSONAL ITEMS, HAND BAGS, MAKE UP ...., MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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243 of 325 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1447923.

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