CHICAGO YACHT CLUB Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT FOUND 2LBS OF TURKEY 52.8F, 2LBS OF SALMON 54.8F, AND 1LB OF GRILLED ONIONS 49.8F APPROXIMATELY VALUE $30.00 DOLLARS. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS MAINTAINING A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 39.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40-45 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE LARGE MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ROOM ALONG THE WALL EDGES AND CORNERS AND UNDER THE SHELVING RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 4/30/2013.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK 3COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE MAIN GRILLING/COOKING AREA.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL #10 CANS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALL CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS IN THE MAIN KITHCEN AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND THE PANTRY AREA. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALL CORNERS IN THE MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ROOM.

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: MUST SEAL HOLE AT THE PANTRY STATION AREA UNDER TABLE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE STAFF WOMEN'S RESTROOM TOWARDS THE BOTTOM NEXT TO THE DOOR. MUST RECAULK WALL UNDER DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL TRIM IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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: MUST SEAL HOLE AT THE PANTRY STATION AREA UNDER TABLE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE STAFF WOMEN'S RESTROOM TOWARDS THE BOTTOM NEXT TO THE DOOR. MUST RECAULK WALL UNDER DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL TRIM IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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.