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PARK HYATT / EMPLOYEES CAFE

800 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PARK HYATT / EMPLOYEES CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641786

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HYATT / EMPLOYEES CAFE · 800 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

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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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627157

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HYATT / EMPLOYEES CAFE · 800 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE KETTLE IN KITCHEN WHICH CANNOT BE MOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING SAID KETTLE. -

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626406

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HYATT / EMPLOYEES CAFE · 800 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER VERFIED TCS FOODS RECENTLY DELIVERED. COOLER TAGGED AND TCS FOODS RELOCATED TO DIFFERENT COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MORE THAN 25 SMALL FLIES THROGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: BAR AREA, KITCHEN AREA, AND EMPLOYEE STAFF AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE KETTLE IN KITCHEN WHICH CANNOT BE MOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING SAID KETTLE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597670

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HYATT / EMPLOYEES CAFE · 800 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARD

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597462

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HYATT / EMPLOYEES CAFE · 800 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN SUSHI PREP AREA WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: INSPECTION#: 2583908 DATED 10/24/2023 #44. DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583908

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HYATT / EMPLOYEES CAFE · 800 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food containers ( sugar, salt) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in banquet kitchen walk-in cooler, instructed to provide additional lights.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564671

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HYATT / EMPLOYEES CAFE · 800 N MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564291

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HYATT / EMPLOYEES CAFE · 800 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Low Temp dish washing machine at outdoor bar not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained at test strips, evidence of usage noted. instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. priority violation 7-38-025.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inadequate insects control, found a bout 50 live fruit flies in dish washing room and room service station. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. 7-38-020(A).

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Observed wet deli cups stacked while wet, Instructed to air dry utensils after washing.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: utility lines under dish machine running on floor directly preventing proper cleaning, instructed to elevate all utility lines for proper cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509512

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HYATT / EMPLOYEES CAFE · 800 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND CONTAINERS AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE FOOD OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK FOR ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA AT 94.0 F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100 F MINIMUM AND 120 F MAXIMUM. THE HOTEL IS CURRENTLY NOT PROVIDING ROOM SERVICE AND THE SAID AREA IS CURRENTLY NOT IN USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: UNABLE TO VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362998

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HYATT / EMPLOYEES CAFE · 800 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HOT WATER TEMP NOT REACHING ABOVE 62F AT MAIN KITCHEN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-30(C). BY THE END OF INSPECTION ENGINEER REPAIRED FAUCET.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INACCURATE AND MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR SUSHI STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH LONG FINGER NAILS, ALL FOOD EMPLOYEE SHALL KEEP TRIMMED FINGER NAILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT EMPLOYEES SELF SERVICE FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOP SINK IN DISH ROOM TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT ANY WASTE WATER FROM SPILLING OVER CLEAN UTENSILS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2280201

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HYATT / EMPLOYEES CAFE · 800 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Violation Codes#: 4-903.12 - OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A WATER LINE. MUST REMOVE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes#: 6-304.11 - MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION FOR THE 7TH FLOOR EMPLOYEE USE TOILET ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes#: 6-501.14 - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE GROUND FLOOR EMPLOYEE USE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279783

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HYATT / EMPLOYEES CAFE · 800 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY MENU DISCLOSURE TO INDICATE WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED ITEMS MAY BE ORDERED RAW OR UNCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OF PRODUCT LIST, TEMP LOGS, AND DATES FOR ALL ROP AND SOUS VIDE FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: - OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A WATER LINE. MUST REMOVE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION FOR THE 7TH FLOOR EMPLOYEE USE TOILET ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE GROUND FLOOR EMPLOYEE USE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT ON 11/16/18 NOT CORRECTED: 3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. 4-904.13-OBSERVED PRESET GLASSWARE AND TABLEWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRESET GLASSWARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT GLASSWARE ON TABLE TOPS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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