WESTIN RIVER NORTH CHGO HOTEL- MAIN KITCHEN

(Also Known As: BANQUET)

320 N DEARBORN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

🚇 Nearest Transit: Clark/Lake (Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines)

License #: 55255

26
Total Inspections
14
Passed
7
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2024 Inspection

January 17, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2024 Inspection

January 9, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2023 Inspection

January 17, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEM...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 6, 2023 Inspection

January 6, 2023• Canvass• 13 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE ...(+12 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 24, 2019 Inspection

June 24, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE OUTSIDE SEASONAL BAR THAT IS LOCATED IN PATIO OUT SIDE OF AN EXISTING INDOOR BAR, NO OVER HEAD ...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 14, 2019 Inspection

June 14, 2019• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HOLD A FOOD AND SANITATION CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2018 Inspection

September 18, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 10 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUN...(+9 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2018 Inspection

September 10, 2018• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY HAVING PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS.PRIO...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 1, 2017 Inspection

December 1, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI-USE UTENSILS PLACES IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 3, 2016 Inspection

November 3, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT MAIN DISHMACHINE ROOM AND WAT...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 28, 2016 Inspection

January 28, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTE...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2015 Inspection

May 26, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND WORN OUT CAULK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INS...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 18, 2015 Inspection

May 18, 2015• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1501904 DATES 11/17/2014 #35 NOTED STAINED CEILING THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN MAIN FLOOR...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 17, 2014 Inspection

November 17, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND DAIRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPA...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 20, 2014 Inspection

March 20, 2014• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS,BOWLS ETC) AT THE DISH WASHER PLATE CA...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2014 Inspection

March 11, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 3 ENTRY/EXIT DOORS AT BALLROOM ENTERANCE AR...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 28, 2014 Inspection

February 28, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A BLACK AND GRAYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES DRIPPING ON TO TH...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 1, 2013 Inspection

April 1, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE, NO STATE NOR CITY APPROVAL FOR MACHINE USAGE. MACHINE NOT BEING USED ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 14, 2012 Inspection

March 14, 2012• Suspected Food Poisoning• 6 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 12, 2012 Inspection

March 12, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and ...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 4, 2011 Inspection

November 4, 2011• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodent...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2010 Inspection

October 28, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2010 Inspection

January 11, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+3 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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