Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632912
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FLOUR, RICE, AND CORN STARCH WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABLES FOR ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG BACK WALL BEHIND UNUSED REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624177
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623801
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT GAZEBO ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BACK OF GAZEBO PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602010
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Outer opening, holes in wall, kitchen doors that leads to basements not rodent proofed, instructed to install and patch holes to prevent rodents entry.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice buckets stored on floor at bar area, instructed to keep off floor.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Peeling paint noted at kitchen ceiling above clean utensils shelves. instructed to remove and maintain.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Broken floor tiles at main kitchen, missing grout. instructed to repair and maintain.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594045
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593580
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hand wash sink provided in the main dish washing area next to large dish machine. Instructed to install. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No paper towels provide at all prep area hand wash sinks and bar too. All automatic dispensers not functioning. Instructed to provide paper towels to all hand sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inadequate pest control. Found Rat droppings on the staircase leading from the basement to the first floor kitchen. Instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Found a dead rat caught in a trap at north kitchen. Instructed to remove all dead rodents.
63
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN
Recent InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574872
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569665
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS NOTED UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND BEHIND A REAR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED WHILE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CERVICES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569298
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.112(A:1&2) OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, INSPECTOR USED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIP TO CONFIRM AND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIP DID NOT CHANGE COLOR. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 138F CONFIRMED BY A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS NOTED UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND BEHIND A REAR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED WHILE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.115 OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE GAUGES NOT OPERABLE NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CERVICES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492845
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE AND ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN WALL LOCATED BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268777
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
4
PROPER USE OF RESTRICTION AND EXCLUSION
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT IN PLACE (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD(OPEN ICE MACHINE(SCOOPS)) AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE GAUGE/ MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR, GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE NON FUNCTIONAL FOR WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES, NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. SEE VIOLATION #60
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.SEE VIOLATION #60
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AT FOR INSPECTION 2213486 PERFORMED ON 08/27/2018. #57 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES, NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. #58 PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213486
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED A ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENUS THAT INCLUDES A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CERVICES IN THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60605
233 of 290 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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