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Risk 1 (High)
CHICAGO DOWNTOWN MARRIOTT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
CHICAGO DOWNTOWN MARRIOTT
(AKA: BISTRO CAFE (EMPLOYEE CAFE))
540 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60611
Restaurant
January 24, 2022
Canvass
License #33845
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 8 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 55.3F. 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52.3F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER.FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $25. PRIORITY VIOALTION 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: PREP COOLER AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA AIR TEMPERATURE AT 57.3F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL COOLERS WHERE TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: THERMOMETR ARE PLACED IN THE REAR SIDE OF PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOELR WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY VIEWED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: THERMOMETR ARE PLACED IN THE REAR SIDE OF PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOELR WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY VIEWED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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