Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) on .
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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.
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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
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2201157
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
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.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(c).
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.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS FOR THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069228
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S 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: ABATED. FOUND NO SMALL LIVE FLIES AT THIS TIME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE COOLERS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS HAVE OLD DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALL BY THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS DAMAGED AND THE PAINT IS PEELING ON THE DUCT ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA (ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER #21) LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE MOP WAS IN A BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064669
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER (#21) NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 57.6F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT CAN HOLD THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 6LBS. OF RAW CHICKEN (53.8F-53.4F), 9LBS. OF CURRY CHICKEN SOUP (57.4F-57.8F), 2QTS. OF WHIPPED CREAM (53.1F-53.6F), 3LBS. OF BUTTER (52.4F), 2LBS. OF CHICKEN BASE (54.2F), 1GAL OF TARTAR SAUCE (54.2F), 1GAL OF MAYONNAISE (53.2F), 2GALS. OF COLE SLAW DRESSING (52.9F) AND 2GALS OF (THOUSAND ISLAND AND CREAMY GARLIC) DRESSING 53.6F-56.8F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, VALUED AT $336.43. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE STORAGE RACKS, WALLS, UTENSILS AND SWARMING OVER A BOX OF BANANAS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE COOLERS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS HAVE OLD DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALL BY THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS DAMAGED AND THE PAINT IS PEELING ON THE DUCT ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHTING THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS POOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MAINTAIN A WELL LIT AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA (ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER #21) LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE MOP WAS IN A BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049448
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S 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: THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE COOLERS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS HAVE OLD DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THERE IS A BAD CRACK IN THE CEILING WHERE THE UTENSILS HANG IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHTING THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS POOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MAINTAIN A WELL LIT AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965542
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK, FOUND POTS AND PANS STORED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN HANDS WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE FROM ANY UTENSILS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER INTERIOR WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE PLATES AND CRACKES NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON KITCHEN'S CEILING, INSTRUCTEED TO REMOVE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631635
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
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: WALL FAN COVER IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. 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 NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546520
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LEFT AND RIGHT BASIN PLUMBING, BOTH FAUCET BASES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN ITSELF LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546338
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED A WALK IN COOLER AT 46.8F IN THE GAZEBO KITCHEN WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, SOUR CREAM, PORK, COOKED POTATOES, PASTA, PIZZA AND EGGS) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (5 LBS OF SHREDDED CHICKEN AT 45.7F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $17, 20 LBS OF CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS AT 46.1F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $58, 4 LBS OF HAMBURGERS AT 45.9F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $24, 5 LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 46.2F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $14, 7 LBS OF SHREDDED PORK AT 45.9F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30, 16 LBS OF PORK SHORT RIBS AT 45.5F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $104, 64 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 46.0F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $144,6 LBS OF COOKED PASTA SHELLS AT 46.2F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10, 12 LBS OF PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 46.8F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $22 AND 8 LBS OF SHELLED EGGS AT 45.9F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40) INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE GAZEBO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR LESS. ALL FOOD MENTIONED ABOVE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WOMEN AND MEN CUSTOMER RESTROOMS WASHBOWLS IN THE HALL WAY NEAR THE GAZEBO RESTAURANT WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE WASHBOWLS OF THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LEFT AND RIGHT BASIN PLUMBING, BOTH FAUCET BASES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN ITSELF LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453649
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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
1453639
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND THE BREAKFAST BUFFET WITH FOOD UNPROTECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SNEEZE GUARDS ARE NEEDED AT OPEN PASTRIES AND WITH CUSTOMERS USING BUFFET AS A WALK AROUND THE BACK SIDE OF THE BAR IS IN NEED OF SNEEZE GUARDS. ALL FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-17-14 REPORT #1453221 INSP#218 #32 RUBBER GASKETS THROUGH OUT ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLCING WHERE WORN, TORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #33 THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL STORAGE SPACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL AT THE DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. WALL HAS DAMAGE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453221
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S 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 SEVERAL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMERATURE DURING SERVICE. FOUND LIQUID EGG PRODUCT, WHOLE EGGS, FETA CHEESE, CUT MUSHROOMS, DICED HAM, SLICED HAM, COOKED PORK SAUSAGE ETC...ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE BEING STORED IN AN ICE BATH IMPROPERLY. ALL PRODUCTS WERE 45.0 - 54.0 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE APPROXIMATELY $35.00 10LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS THROUGH OUT ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLCING WHERE WORN, TORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL STORAGE SPACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE AREAS, AND IN DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILINGS WITH LARDE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114916
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CONGRESS HOTEL(GAZEBO REST.) · 520 S MICHIGAN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENERS, REACH IN FREEZERS AND SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND TILED COVING TO THE AREAS BY THE DISH MACHINE, COOLERS, 3-COMP. SINK, BY THE OFFICE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT TO WALLS IN MAIN REAR STORAGE AND IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND FIX/PAINT WALL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX LEAKS AT THE PIPE UNDER AND ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
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.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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