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AMERICAN AIRLINES ADMIRALS LOUNGE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

AMERICAN AIRLINES ADMIRALS LOUNGE (AKA: AMERICAN AIRLINES (T3-H/K)) 11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60666 Restaurant
April 10, 2018 Canvass License #2516647
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED SELF SERVICE SOUPS AND 1 OPEN CONTAINER OF SLICED LEMONS OUT ON FRONT COUNTER AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION,NO SNEEZE GUARDS FOR SAID SOUPS AND LEMONS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM COUNTER AREA AND PROVIDE SNEEZEGUARD FOR SOUPS/LEMONS. FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE (HIPSTER BAR) .OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #28
CRITICAL
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION DATE:10/03/2017 WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLICS VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS POSTED IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE POTS/PANS/UTENSILS STORED ON STORAGE SHELVINGS NEAR THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AT KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AND REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTS ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO,REPLACE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ALONG THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AT KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN AT REAR KITCHEN NEAR THE DRY/PRODUCE STORAGE TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TRIM OF DISHMACHINE AT THE HIPSTER BAR ALSO,THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE KITCHEN DISHMACHINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN AT REAR KITCHEN NEAR THE DRY/PRODUCE STORAGE TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TRIM OF DISHMACHINE AT THE HIPSTER BAR ALSO,THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE KITCHEN DISHMACHINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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