BLOOMINGDALE'S DEPT. STORE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN HANDS WASH SINK AT SMOOTHIE STATION, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE HAND SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD SHELVES USED TO STORE CLEAN POTS AND PANS, MOLDY SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NON-ABSORBANT MATERIAL FOR SHELVES.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CHIPPED PAINT NOTED ON WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES AND REAR PREP AREA WALLS BEHIND STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CHIPPED PAINT NOTED ON WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES AND REAR PREP AREA WALLS BEHIND STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.