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BANQUET/BALLROOM

540 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BANQUET/BALLROOM on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630263

Location recorded for this inspection · BANQUET/BALLROOM · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: COOKLINE HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612307

Location recorded for this inspection · BANQUET/BALLROOM · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HAND SINKS ON 5TH FLOOR BANQUET PREP SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING FOR DRAINING PIPE, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP IS BROKEN ON 5TH FLOOR BANQUET, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED FLOOR GRPOUT IS ALSO MISSING THROUGHOUT PREP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589860

Location recorded for this inspection · BANQUET/BALLROOM · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean surface.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler/freezer, instructed to provide adequate lighting.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572995

Location recorded for this inspection · BANQUET/BALLROOM · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade. food debris noted, 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
2546849

Location recorded for this inspection · BANQUET/BALLROOM · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUSTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL WORKING COOLERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INSULATIONS ON THE COOLING LINE IN THE WALKING COOLER NOT MAINTED/LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RE-INSULT A NEW COOLING LINE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2511201

Location recorded for this inspection · BANQUET/BALLROOM · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320956

Location recorded for this inspection · BANQUET/BALLROOM · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BINS IN 5TH FLOOR WALK IN COOLER BEING USED TO BLANCHE POTATOES WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 6TH FLOOR COFFEE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS NEAR ELEVATOR ON 7TH FLOOR, NEAR COFFEE URNS ON 7TH FLOOR, AND IN DISH ROOM ON 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WORKING LIGHTS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2230062

Location recorded for this inspection · BANQUET/BALLROOM · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AND CONVENIENT USE FOR EMPLOYEES, IN BANQUET DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.13- OBSERVED HAND WASHING AIDS, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2214037

Location recorded for this inspection · BANQUET/BALLROOM · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AND CONVENIENT USE FOR EMPLOYEES, IN BANQUET DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.13- OBSERVED HAND WASHING AIDS, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 (A) (A)- OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, IN DISH WASHING AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059214

Location recorded for this inspection · BANQUET/BALLROOM · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LIBELED ( FLOUR, SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN POTS STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965354

Location recorded for this inspection · BANQUET/BALLROOM · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP IN THE FLOORING APPROX. 1 INCH WIDE WHERE THE FLOOR MEETS THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE GAP BY REPAIRING THE FLOORING AND/OR COVING IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960863

Location recorded for this inspection · BANQUET/BALLROOM · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

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: OBSERVED LIVE FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 55 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE BACK RIGHT EXTERIOR CORNER OF THE RIGHT WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE SLICER AND CAN RACK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP IN THE FLOORING APPROX. 1 INCH WIDE WHERE THE FLOOR MEETS THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE GAP BY REPAIRING THE FLOORING AND/OR COVING IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS FOR THE ICE SCOOPS.

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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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 33841.

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