The Congress Hotel(Gazebo Rest.)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20-30 rodent droppings throughout back of gazebo prep area cooler. Instructed to remove droppings, receive additional pest control service, and maintain premises free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Outer opening, holes in wall, kitchen doors that leads to basements not rodent proofed, instructed to install and patch holes to prevent rodents entry.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice buckets stored on floor at bar area, instructed to keep off floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted at kitchen ceiling above clean utensils shelves. instructed to remove and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Broken floor tiles at main kitchen, missing grout. instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate pest control. Found Rat droppings on the staircase leading from the basement to the first floor kitchen. Instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Found a dead rat caught in a trap at north kitchen. Instructed to remove all dead rodents.

Food was prepared or served in a way that broke a specific city requirement.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed dead insects noted under the rear hand washing sink and behind a rear refrigeration unit. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed plates and bowls not inverted while stored. Instructed to invert.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated debris in the interior of the fryers and bottom shelves of the prep tables. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed cracks and cervices in the walls in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed dead insects noted under the rear hand washing sink and behind a rear refrigeration unit. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed plates and bowls not inverted while stored. Instructed to invert.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-204.115 observed high temperature dish machine gauges not operable nor high temperature dish machine test strips on site. Instructed to repair and provide high temperature dish machine test strips. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated debris in the interior of the fryers and bottom shelves of the prep tables. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed cracks and cervices in the walls in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated debris on the lower shelves of all prep tables located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the coffee and ice machines. Instructed to locate.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed uneven wall located by the ice machine. Instructed to make the surface smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 (f) observed food(open ice machine(scoops)) and single use/ single service articles stored under sewer lines in basement dry storage area. Must encase all sewer line and waste water lines in dry storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed facility high temperature ware washing machine gauge/ measuring device in disrepair, gauge does not move non functional for wash cycle. Must repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected at for inspection 2213486 performed on 08/27/2018. #57 observed facility missing required food handlers training certificates, not available for all employees or review. Instructed person in charge to meet requirement and maintain. #58 pa 100-0367 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of fryer with minor accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to observed backflow prevention device on the ice machine located in the food prep area. Instructed to make back flow prevention device visible and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some areas of the floor need to be re-grouted located in the food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cracks and cervices in the walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(c).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of fryer with minor accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to observed backflow prevention device on the ice machine located in the food prep area. Instructed to make back flow prevention device visible and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some areas of the floor need to be re-grouted located in the food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cracks and cervices in the walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Abated. Found no small live flies at this time.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors in between the coolers, under the cooking equipment and in the corners have old dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The wall by the rear hand washing sink is damaged and the paint is peeling on the duct above the 2-compartment sink across from the rear hand sink. Instructed to fix and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The base of the faucet on the 2-compartment sink located in the rear food preparation area (across from the walk in cooler #21) leaks. Instructed to fix and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The mop was in a bucket of dirty water in the rear storage room. Instructed to properly store mops hanging up when not in use.

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 15 small live flies on the storage racks, walls, utensils and swarming over a box of bananas in the food preparation area next to the office. Instructed to eliminate small flies, clean the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: The floors in between the coolers, under the cooking equipment and in the corners have old dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The wall by the rear hand washing sink is damaged and the paint is peeling on the duct above the 2-compartment sink across from the rear hand sink. Instructed to fix and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The lighting through out the food preparation area is poor. Instructed to provide adequate lighting. Maintain a well lit area.

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

Inspector’s note: The base of the faucet on the 2-compartment sink located in the rear food preparation area (across from the walk in cooler #21) leaks. Instructed to fix and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The mop was in a bucket of dirty water in the rear storage room. Instructed to properly store mops hanging up when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors in between the coolers, under the cooking equipment and in the corners have old dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: There is a bad crack in the ceiling where the utensils hang in the main food preparation area. Instructed to fix the damaged area. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: The lighting through out the food preparation area is poor. Instructed to provide adequate lighting. Maintain a well lit area.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler interior walls in poor repair, loose plates and crackes noted, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted on kitchen's ceiling, instructeed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall fan cover in kitchen with heavy dust build-up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted through out kitchen walls and ceiling, instructed to remove and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield at basement walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following leaks: 3 compartment sink in the kitchen left and right basin plumbing, both faucet bases at the 3 compartment sink and the 3 compartment sink wash basin itself leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Observed the women and men customer restrooms washbowls in the hall way near the gazebo restaurant with no hot water. Instructed to provide hot water at the washbowls of the customer restrooms. Serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following leaks: 3 compartment sink in the kitchen left and right basin plumbing, both faucet bases at the 3 compartment sink and the 3 compartment sink wash basin itself leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler in the kitchen with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain a hair restraint at all times food is being handled.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Found the breakfast buffet with food unprotected at time of inspection. Sneeze guards are needed at open pastries and with customers using buffet as a walk around the back side of the bar is in need of sneeze guards. All food must be protected from the elements at all times. Serious violation 7-38-005(a) citation issued food not protected.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 3-17-14 report #1453221 insp#218 #32 rubber gaskets through out all reach in coolers in need of cleaning and or replcing where worn, torn. Must correct and maintain at all times. #33 the following in need of cleaning: all drink dispensor nozzles, all storage shelves, interior of reach in coolers and all storage spaces. Must clean and maintain at all times. Must correct and maintain at all times. Serious violation 7-42-090 citation issued previous minor violations not corrected.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of ice machine to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall at the dish area in need of repair. Wall has damage and food build up. Must correct, clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets through out all reach in coolers in need of cleaning and or replcing where worn, torn. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: all drink dispensor nozzles, all storage shelves, interior of reach in coolers and all storage spaces. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors through out prep area in need of cleaning under and around all equipment, in storage areas, and in dish room. Must clean and maintain at all times

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceilings with larde amounts of dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Air vents in walk in coolers and freezers in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary clutter in storage rooms in need of removal. Must correct and maintain at all times.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Beef, pork, chicken, etc.) instructed to have on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the can openers, reach in freezers and shelves in the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of the floor drains and floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace all missing/damaged floor tiles and tiled coving to the areas by the dish machine, coolers, 3-comp. Sink, by the office and through out as needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove chipped/peeling paint to walls in main rear storage and in the dish machine area and fix/paint wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Must fix leaks at the pipe under and on top of dish machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units.must store inverted.

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

Inspector’s note: Found exterior of reach in coolers not clean.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER #20 DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS, DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF RACK BY POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REACH IN PREP COOLER(COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.

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. OBSERVED THICK DUST BUILD UP ON COOKLINE PREP COOLER CONDENSER/COMPRESSOR AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found food debris/grease under tables and counters. (must clean to prevent pest harborage)

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not swept at dry storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: see report dated 5-20-10 234060

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

Inspector’s note: see report dated 5-20-10 report 234060

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

Inspector’s note: see report dated 5-20-10 234060

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

Inspector’s note: see report dated 5-20-2010 234060

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

Inspector’s note: see report dated 5-20-2010 report # 234060

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

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found containers on shelving units not stored properly.(Must Invert)

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. Found walls at dishwashing areas in poor repair. Found wall behind grill at rafael kitchen in poor repair.(missing wall tiles)

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. Found no backflow prevention devices for equipment attached to waterlines: 3 ice machines, 4 coffee machines, and 2 soda machines.