Hampton Inn Chicago/ Loyola Station

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 14, 2025 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11: Responsibility -- Assignment THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: We observed 4 yogurts stored on top customer's self serving table at temp of 50f and 60f. Products discarded and denatured by employee. Instructed to keep cold food at temp of 41f or below. Priority violation:7-38-005, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water throughout establishment. Found improper hot water temperature at hand washing sink at rear prep area at 40.8f, hot water temperature at 1-compartment sink at 48.2f, hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink found at 60.3f, hot water temperature at hand sink in women's bathroom found at 62.6f and hot water temperature at hand sink in men's bathroom found at 60.8f. Instructed manager proper hot water temperature at hand washing sinks must be at a minimum of 100.0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be at least 110.0f to properly wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and equipment. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. At 11:10am hot water was provided at three compartment sink, temperature over 110f.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted food handlers without effective hair restraints. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employees personal belongings being stored in the food prep/storage areas. Must provide a designated area away from food and food contact items for the employees personal belongings.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site when tcs food were handled and served (scrambled eggs, potatoes, etc). At least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Feb 5, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Noted approximately 10 lbs cooked potatoes in bags on the drying rack of the three compartment sink being held for hot service at improper hot holding temperature of 103.4. Reviewed with management that hot foods must be held hot at 135f or greater or cold at 41f or below. Food discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site to monitor hot and cold food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Must not store clean utensils hanging above the dirty wash bin of the three compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted food handlers without effective hair restraints. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted peeling/chipping paint on the wall at the three compartment sink. Must remove.----dirty, blackened floor drains throughout the dish and prep areas. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employees personal belongings being stored in the food prep/storage areas. Must provide a designated area away from food and food contact items for the employees personal belongings.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted on the premises or such a person on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Dec 10, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no sanitizer rated for norovirus for vomit spill kit. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005.must provide.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

4. Aug 7, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found 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 7-38-012. 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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. 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

5. Jul 30, 2018 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: - found 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 7-38-012. 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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. 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 temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking system in place. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximatly 50 flies in various life stages present in garbage room area. Must contact pest control and eliminate fly activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certifed food manager on site while potentially hazardous food is being prepared and served including eggs and sausage. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. May 2, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted in kitchen three compartment drain catch dirty. Instructed management to clean. Noted interior of ice machine chute with mineral deposit. Instructed management to clean.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted in kitchen dust on ceiling vent and vent screens on ice machine.instructed management to clean vents mentioned and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted food handler not wearing hair restraint while handling food. Instructed food handler to put on hair restraint while handling food.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food handler requirements met

     Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met.

7. Oct 18, 2016 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations