CHARTWELLS THOMPSON HOSPITALITY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Charter

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous serious violation not corrected from inspection 2169781 performed on 5-15-2018. Observed evidence of pest inside facility, over 100 rodent dropping inside the dry food storage area. Must remove all rodent droppings from dry storage area, clean and sanitize area. Observed 2 inch gap on west entry/exit door left side and bottom, North entry/exit door as above 1/4 inch gap on bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair door for tight fit and rodent/pest proof. Critical Violation 7-42-090. Facility repaired frame for west door but did not repair the above 1/4 inch gap on west exit/entry door and North door. Doors remain non-pest proof at time of inspection. Over 25 dropping remain in the dry storage area.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed food not in original containers not properly labeled in prep kitchen. Must Label food items

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: 2 door reach in coolers in prep kitchen has dusty non clean condenser on front of units. Must clean 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed non functional lights in prep kitchen above stove/oven and staff north restroom. Must repair and maintain lights. Light shield broken in prep kitchen above 2 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain light shields

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed non functional lights in prep kitchen above stove/oven and staff north restroom. Must repair and maintain lights. Light shield broken in prep kitchen above 2 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain light shields

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.