FAIL Risk 1 (High)

CONRAD CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONRAD CHICAGO (AKA: THE GWEN) 520 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60611 Restaurant
December 20, 2011 Canvass License #1768303
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on December 20, 2011. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 5 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: (7-38-020) PEST ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES. IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA, WE FOUND 7-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES UNDER THE DISHMACHINE,5-ON WALLS OF THE DISHROOM, 18-ON CEILING & WALLS OF THE CAFETERIA DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE EMPLOYEE CAFE AREA & AT THE BAR AREA NEED DETAILED CLEANING (ORGANIC MATTER BUILD-UP OBSERVED), The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL WALLS/CEILINGS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL WALLS/CEILINGS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections