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Embassy Suites

January 10, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH, PREP AND COFFEE SERVICE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASH, PREP AND COFFEE SERVICE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED 3 GARBAGE CONTAINERS MARKED "EMBASSY SUITES 600 N. STATE" WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE CONTAINERS SO THAT THE LIDS CANNOT BE CLOSED. ALSO OBSERVED LITTER ON THE GROUND ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE ENCLOSED DUMPSTER UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT WASTE DOES NOT OVERFLOW ABOVE THE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINETS IN THE BREAKFAST BAR AREA, PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA, TOP OF STOVES IN MAIN PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF THE OVENS IN MAIN PREP AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE BREAKFAST BAR, FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BAR AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAINT THE WALLS IN THE AREA BEHIND THE BREAKFAST BAR AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE STEAMER AND OVENS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL OPENINGS ABOVE THE COOLERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE BREAKFAST BAR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 8, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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