CHARTWELLS THOMPSON HOSPITALITY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND THE #2 DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, A 1/4" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT @1537915 DATED 05/12/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE FOLLWING: 38-OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT EITHER OF THE FOOD SERVICE LINES IN THE CAFETERIA AND THE GYM AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO BOTH FOOD SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT BEHIND/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAINT WALL. ALSO, FIX THE DAMAGED WALL INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM THE WALL. MAINTAIN ALL.

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: INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT BEHIND/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAINT WALL. ALSO, FIX THE DAMAGED WALL INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM THE WALL. MAINTAIN ALL.

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.