Event Kitchen

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 27, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Obsered a leak at the piping under the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2. Apr 10, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed spill food debris at the bottom of two door reach-in freezers in the pastry station. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored in the bucket in the dishwashing area. Instructed to hang mops after use.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean floors of debris and puddles in the dishwashing room under equipment and shelving and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Sep 13, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Ice build-up noted on cooling unit of walk-in cooler, instructed to remove ice and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Meat slicer not cleaned properly, found food debris behind blade housing, instructed to clean slicer properly and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4. Jul 20, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat tcs foods( cooked past, chicken) in walk-in cooler not date marked. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rice and bread crumb out of the original containers and in bulk containers by the dry station without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no working temperature measuring device/gauge for the wash and sanitizing cycles of conveyor grade warewashing machine. Priority foundation violation # 7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment and fryer. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

5. Oct 7, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled ( sugar..) instructed to label and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Using disposable cups as a scoop for bulk food container. instructed to use proper scoops.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Slow drainage at 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

6. Oct 8, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Feb 8, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility with a bodily fluid spill kit and no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Necessary items at a minimum must include but are not limited to gloves, face masks, disposable mops, and appropriate sanitizer. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed menu with a disclosure statement and no reminder on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items. Instructed to provide both disclosure statement and reminder on the menu. Informed manager that consumer advisory signage must also be posted in plain view of customer. Instructed to maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed clean utensils improperly stored in various bins. Instructed to cover to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed utensils, plates, pots and pans stored near the high temp dish machine not inverted. Instructed management to invert all mentioned items after sanitizing and air drying.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the cold faucet handle of the handsink in the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Feb 27, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

     Inspector’s note: Clean utensils ( water containers ) not stored properly, instructed to cover to prevent contamination.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Ice build up noted in walk-in freezers cooling units, instructed to remove, damaged insulation around cooling lines of walk-in coolers. Instructed to repair.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler floor in poor repair, metal plate not even.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

     Inspector’s note: Ice bins stored on floor of bar next to ice maker, instructed to keep off floor.

9. Apr 12, 2017 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Observed soda guns and soda gun holders with accumulated debris located behind the bar. Instructed to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak under the 3 compartment sink located in the employees lounge. Instructed to repair and maintain.

10. Apr 5, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 small flies located on the ceilings and walls in the main dish washing area. Observed over 20 small flies located on the walls behind the bar. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed soda guns and soda gun holders with accumulated debris located behind the bar. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall in poor repair located by the ice machines in the food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed accumulated dust on vents located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak under the 3 compartment sink located in the employees lounge. Instructed to repair and maintain.

11. Aug 22, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining( Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, needs detailed cleaning food debris removed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining( Floors in kitchen areas by exposed hand sink and dish machine areas need re-grouting).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining( Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas shall be replaced. Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed, missing exhaust vent cover(ventilation) by ice machine areas, shall be provided).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining( Kosher kitchen area had broken, missing light shields, shall be provided).

12. Aug 12, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found/observed live fruit flies(gnats) 20 in rear kitchen areas by dish machine, and storage areas(15 ), Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, needs detailed cleaning food debris removed. Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Break down table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machines(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment not clean need had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen areas by exposed hand sink and dish machine areas need re-grouting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas shall be replaced. Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. missing exhaust vent cover(ventilation), by ice machine areas, shall be provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: kosher kitchen area had broken, missing light shields, shall be provided.

13. Oct 6, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive dust accumulation on the ceiling vents in the kitchen on the 46th floor.also must clean and sanitize window sills at above location to remove dead insects and dust. Must seal two holes in the wall in the back line of the zurich ballroom banquet service area(staging area) located under the electrical box. Also must detail clean and sanitize the exhaust hood ceiling vents in the banquet exhaust hoods to remove grease build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must provide all food prep staff, waitstaff, dishwashers and bar staff with their idph food handler's certificate at all times.

14. Nov 20, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Glass bottles with narrow neck used as multi-use utensil for salad dressing, instructed to discontiue, unable to wash inside surfaces properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Standing water on floor of employees cafetria behind soda machine, instructed to clean and maintain.

15. Feb 10, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate food protection, found 2.5 gallon of split pea soup stored in a large container at 53.0f at the center, soup plcaed in walk-in cooler a day before, instructed to cool down hot food properly and hold at 40f or lower, soup discarded valued at $20. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Several bulk-food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Clean utensils (coffee pots) stored next to open garbage container in main kitchen. Instructed to keep a way from any source of contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoops sitting in standing water in scoop holder, instructed to store in a dry clean holder.

16. Sep 16, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must defrost ice cream freezer box located in storage room in l4.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize microwave machines in the red cafe employee cafeteria.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all floor drains in the red cafe employee cafeteria.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floor at walk-in cooler (banquet cooler) and both walk-in freezer and cooler in the storage room in l4.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair one of two hand washing sinks at in concourse level in the ladies restoom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair cold water faucet handle so as to not leak at the exposed hand washing sink located in the red cafe employee cafeteria.

17. Oct 16, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop holder not clean, standing water and debtis found at bottom, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor in poor repair, found a large crack in center of main kitchen floor, 2 pieces of carpet mats found by 3-comps sink. Instructed mgr to seal cracks and remove carpet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Crevices noted on wall next to 3-comp sink, instructed to seal and maintain.

18. Mar 9, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER WITH ORANGE FILM ON INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

19. Apr 13, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO ELECTRICAL PIPES NOT CLEAN TOO, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEBOARDS IN DISH WAHING ARE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY.

20. Apr 13, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO TO REPAIR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. PERSONAL ITEMS, HAND BAGS, MAKE UP ...., MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AREA.