FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
BENCHMARK HOSPITALITY OF CHICAGO, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
BENCHMARK HOSPITALITY OF CHICAGO, LLC
(AKA: WHIRLPOOL)
325 N LA SALLE ST BLDG, CHICAGO 60654
Restaurant
November 15, 2018
License
License #2608566
3
Total Violations
3
Critical
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 15, 2018. The inspection type was "License" 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 3 violations during this inspection, including 3 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN HAND SINK IN -DEMO KITCHEN 1ST -EMPLOYEE REST ROOMS ON 7TH AND OTHER 8TH FLOOR. -8TH FLOOR REAR SERVICE STATION ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINKS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO OR ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN 1ST FLOOR DEMO AREAS (KITCHEN AID AND WHIRPOOL). ALSO OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN DEMO KITCHENS ON 8TH FLOOR, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHENAID, JENN-AIRE, WHIRLPOOL (MAYTAG DEMO STATION IS NOT A LIVE KITCHEN: NO RUNNING WATER, ETC. JUST DISPLAY KITCHEN) INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ADJACENT TO OR ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN SAID AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINKS IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINKS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO OR ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN 1ST FLOOR DEMO AREAS (KITCHEN AID AND WHIRPOOL). ALSO OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN DEMO KITCHENS ON 8TH FLOOR, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHENAID, JENN-AIRE, WHIRLPOOL (MAYTAG DEMO STATION IS NOT A LIVE KITCHEN: NO RUNNING WATER, ETC. JUST DISPLAY KITCHEN) INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ADJACENT TO OR ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN SAID AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINKS IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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