Delta Sky Club T5/M13

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 28, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 hand washing sinks at bar area with no water being dispensed. Instructed manager to ensure hand washing sinks are accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed oatmeal held at an inadequate temperature of 124 f. Instructed manager to ensure all hot tcs foods are held at 135 f and above. Manager discarded 6 pounds of oatmeal ($20) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 45-63 f. Instructed manager ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded: 5 pounds yogurt, 5 pounds cottage cheese, 8 pounds sliced honeydew, 8 pounds sliced cantelope, 30 pounds buffalo chicken sandwiches and 10 pounds sliced deli meats ($300) priority violation 7-38-005 citation consolidated.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicator on site for measuring the final surface temperature of the utensil coming out of hot water dish machine. Instructed manager to provide irreversible registering temperature indicator. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

2. Oct 30, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rear bar area exterior of sinks and table tops not clean. Instructed manager must clean exterior of sinks and table tops at rear bar area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of chicago food service certificate on site while tcs foods (rice, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager with the city of chicago original food service certificate must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served, and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Mar 11, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employee while wearing gloves to clean dirty dishes to load them inside the dish washing machine did not change the gloves before removing the clean dshes from the dish washing. Instructed to always change gloves prior to removing clean dishes from the dish washer after wash. Priority violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items at the buffet display case to be improper:-kale salad 56.1f, mozzarella cheese and tomatoes sandwich 60f, sliders 50.1f, turkey 51f, coleslaw 51.8f, hummus 66.3f. No temperature logs available at the time of inspection. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 8 lbs of products worth $175.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the dish washing area. Must also clean and maintain floor drains.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of chicago food service certificate on site while tcs foods (rice, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager with the city of chicago original food service certificate must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served, and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Oct 25, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on the floor in all walk-in coolers and freezers in the rear prep area. Instrcuted the person in charge to clean floors in walk-in coolers and freezers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food employee personal items stored in prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide orderly storage area for employees clothing and other possessions and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. May 7, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no soap at hand wash sinks of the bar. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand wash sinks. Priority foundation violation#7-38-030(c). Citations.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no paper towels at hand wash sink of the bar. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all handwashing sinks. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Consolidated with above citation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted bulk food items stored inside containers at the basement food prep/dry storage not properly labeled. Instructed management that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

     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: Noted ice scoop stored inside ice bin on ice. Instructed to remove and provide an ice scoop holder.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted a slimy and grey substance inside the soda gun dispenser at the bar. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the dish washing area. Must also clean and maintain floor drains at same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Aug 9, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical3 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge present with city of chicago certified manager certificate.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand paper towels provided at hand sinks located at bar areas while food handlers actively making beverages at this time.instructed to provide and maintain hand paper towels at hand washing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all handsinks (prep areas,bars).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain visible accurate working thermometers inside the pastry 4 drawer cooler located at self serve buffet line.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chef with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed management to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep areas

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulations of dust build-up and maintain.

     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: Observed no certified food manager on site and no certificate posted while (tcs foods)potato salad,chicken,soups etc. Is being prepared/handled.instructed person in charge,that a city of chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared,handled, and/or served.instructed to comply and post original certificate as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates provided on the premises. Must show proof of training for all food handling employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Nov 15, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Sep 30, 2022 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed non operational walk in cooler and walk in freezer in remote storage area (#a833). Area is not in use at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

9. Sep 20, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   5 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no soap and paper towels at all hand sinks. Priorty foundation 7-38-030 (c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all dish machines need to be installed behind main and wine bar and in dish room. High temperature dish machine needs to reach 180f low temperature dish machine needs to reach 100 ppm of chlorine. Priority violation 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food guards over induction plates and soup dispensing area for buffet. Must provide food guards and maintain. Observed no protection over ice bin at main bar soda dispensing area. Must provide. Priority violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hot water at tempered handwashing sink. Make sure all handwashing sinks are a minimum of 100-120f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site for taking food temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: High temperature thermometer or high temperature test strips needed for hot water sanitizing dish machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips