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SIGNATURE ROOM AT THE 95TH

875 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

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Inspection ID
2592084

Location recorded for this inspection · SIGNATURE ROOM AT THE 95TH · 875 N MICHIGAN AVE

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582251

Location recorded for this inspection · SIGNATURE ROOM AT THE 95TH · 875 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AS WELL AS IN BAR UNDER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581713

Location recorded for this inspection · SIGNATURE ROOM AT THE 95TH · 875 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE BAR IN SIGNATURE LOUNGE HANDSINK WITHOUT HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE BAR LOCATED IN SIGNATURE LOUNGE WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 30LBS COOKED POTATOES @50F,O LBS COOKED PASTA @49.5F, AND 3 LBS LEAFY SPINACH @ 51.0F, 4 LBS ASAPARAGUS SALAD @49.3F.ALL SAID ITEMS WEE LOCATED INSIDE COOLING UNIT IN PREP AREA FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 6 DRAWER COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA @ IMPROPER TEMPEATURE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HOLDING TCS FOODS INSIDE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF UNIT @50. F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE USE, REPAIR TO TEMPERATURE OF 41 AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED. UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK (OYSTERS) STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN PREP WITHOUT TAGS OR LABELS ATTACHED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT TAGS SHOULD REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY (sold) PER CODE. MUST MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DICARDED SHELLSTOCK DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THOUGHOUT BAR ATTACHED TO PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED FLIES ON WALLS, LIQUOR WELL, ON TOP OF ICE BIN AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF UPRIGHT COOLERS IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO ENSURE PROPER SANITIZING OF UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AS WELL AS IN BAR UNDER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING ATACHEMENTS IN DISREPAIR LOCATED ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA, NOTED BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON SAID TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561671

Location recorded for this inspection · SIGNATURE ROOM AT THE 95TH · 875 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Additional hand wash sink required in pastry station prep area. ( No citation )

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561449

Location recorded for this inspection · SIGNATURE ROOM AT THE 95TH · 875 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hot running water at employees restroom hand wash sink: 68f max temp . instructed to provide No less than 100f water temp at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Additional hand wash sink required in pastry station prep area. ( No citation )

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: found 40 lbs deep large tub of cream with corn held at 61.4f covered tightly, placed in walk-in cooler a day before, instructed to hold cold TCS at 41f or lower. food discarded valued at $100.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: Improper cooling down method of hot foods, found 40 lbs of said food item kept in a large deep container, covered tightly in walk-in cooler. instructed to cool down food in shallow pans, uncovered to facilitate cooling method. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABELS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510744

Location recorded for this inspection · SIGNATURE ROOM AT THE 95TH · 875 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: SERVICE BAR HANDWASHING SINK ON 95TH FLOOR DOES NOT HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ICE SCOOP FOR 96TH FLOOR ICE MACHINE STORED ON DIRTY SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO DUST OR OTHER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHTBULB FIXTURE WITH DUCT TAPE INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN 95TH FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM HOOD. FOUND MISSING STEEL PANELS INSIDE 3-DOOR PASTRY COOLER ON 95TH FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE MIDDLE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENS RESTROOM ON THE 95TH FLOOR IS NOT PROVIDING HOT WATER. WATER IS AT 89 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 96TH FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING TO 10 FOOT (108LUX) CANDLES OR HIGHER IN THE 96TH FLOOR ICE MACHINE ROOM AND 20 FOOT (215LUX) CANDLES IN THE 96TH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. FOUND MULTIPLE BURNT OUT BULBS IN 95TH FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD; MUST REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE 95TH FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510401

Location recorded for this inspection · SIGNATURE ROOM AT THE 95TH · 875 N MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2305129

Location recorded for this inspection · SIGNATURE ROOM AT THE 95TH · 875 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE ICE MACHINES ON SITE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE LEFT SIDE WALK IN COOLER AND THE LEFT SIDE COOK LINE PREP COOLER: 20# OF DUCK(49.7F), 16# OF MARINARA SAUCE(51.3F), 5# OF CHICKEN DIP(53.6F), 8# CILANTRO AIOLI(47.3F), 1# STICKY RICE(54.7F), 20# OF EGGS(50.1F), 1# GARLIC SAUCE(48.4F). VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. FACILITY DISCARDED THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $1000. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: - OBSERVED PICKLES FERMENTED IN LACTIC ACID INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN AND A VARIANCE IS REQUIRED BY CDPH FOR ALL SPECIAL FOOD PROCESSES. THE PICKLES HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME AND VARIANCE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY. MUST REQUEST THE HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE FORMS AT [email protected] PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: - OBSERVED PICKLES FERMENTED IN LACTIC ACID INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST OBTAIN A VARIANCE FROM CDPH TO FERMENT FOODS. THE PICKLES HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME AND VARIANCE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY. SEE VIOLATION#:29. -

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: - OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE WALK IN COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME (51.3F). OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE PREP COOLER ON THE COOK LINE HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME(50.3F) MUST PROVIDE ALL COOLERS TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE COOLERS HAVE BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. USE OF THESE COOLERS AND/OR REMOVAL OF THE TAG IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLERS, AND CONTACT CDPH AT [email protected] TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE 96TH FLOOR KITCHENETTE, THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR(BOTH SIDES), AND THE HANDWASH SINK AT THE SERVICE STATION ON THE 96TH FL. -

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: - OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE IN THE 96TH FLOOR SERVICE STATION IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED DUCT TAPE, AND A BLACK DEBRIS ON THE PIPES AND A SLIGHT LEAK FROM UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR DISHMACHINE AND CONNECTED PARTS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK IN THE 96TH FLOOR KITCHEN AND IN THE BAR AT THE 95TH FLOOR KITCHEN. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING TO 50 FOOT (540LUX) CANDLES OR HIGHER IN THE 96TH FLOOR KITCHENETTE AND IN THE 96TH FLOOR SERVICE STATION, AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE 96TH FLOOR KITCHEN, AND THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222671

Location recorded for this inspection · SIGNATURE ROOM AT THE 95TH · 875 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNS AT PREP AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNS AT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDWASH SINKS.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-506.16(A) FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP AREA STAND UP HOT HOLDING UNIT- BEEF AT 104.2 F, FISH AT 115.5 F, CHICKEN AT 104.8 F, BROCCOLI AT 105.0 F AND MASHED POTATOES AT 105.0 F. HOWEVER SAID HOT HOLDING UNIT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 160 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135.0 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 96TH FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 FLOOR COVING DAMAGED UNDER PREP TABLE AT PASTRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR COVING ALONG WALL AT PASTRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2053211

Location recorded for this inspection · SIGNATURE ROOM AT THE 95TH · 875 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 140F, MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F FOR FINAL RINSE, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION. CRITICL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO HAND SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BAR HAND WASH SINK, ALSO SINK WAS OPBSTRUCTED BY PLACINE FOOD CONTAINER IN IT TO THAW. FOOD BLENDERS AT BAR AND MIXED DRINKS MADE AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AND KEEP SINK UNOBSTRUCTED. CRITCAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-30

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLOSING AT MAIN PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT NOTE AT ELECTRIC CONDUIT, CEILING WOOD FRAME AT MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT PASTRY KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM VENT NOT WORKING, CONDENSATION AROUND WALK-IN COOLER PIPES AND DAMAGED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948767

Location recorded for this inspection · SIGNATURE ROOM AT THE 95TH · 875 N MICHIGAN AVE

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: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN SALAD COOLERS- DRESSING AT 52.3 F, CUT TOMATOES AT 50. 0F, EGGS AT 47.0 F, HOWEVER FOUND SALAD COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 42.0 F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF TRAY MACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DRAIN BOARDS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 96TH FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM MIDDLE HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLERS ALSO METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447765

Location recorded for this inspection · SIGNATURE ROOM AT THE 95TH · 875 N MICHIGAN AVE

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: MUST REPAIR/FINISH, INTERIOR WALL/SIDE OF DOCK FREEZER LOCATED AT LOADING DOCK CONCOURSE AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN OF HOT LINE FROM FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER AND AROUND 2ND FLOOR GLASS WASHER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: RE-GROUT/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT BAR ON MAIN FLOOR AT REAR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVER AT CEILING OF 2ND FLOOR PREP BAR AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD COVER NEEDED IN PASTRY FREEZER. ALSO LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT LIGHTS IN CEILING AT 2ND FL. PREP BAR.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60611

511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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