Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED 4 4DRAWER COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT 46.1F COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AT THIS TIME BY CDPH. DO NOT UTILIZE EQUIPMENT UNTIL CDPH IS CONTACTED TO REMOVE TAG AND COOLER IS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED H000080354 13

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. FOUND SALMON AT 45.1F 1LB $6.50, AHI TUNA AT 46.2F 1.5LBS AT $24.OO, SIRLOIN STEAKS AT 46.6F 3.5LBS $29.75, AND BEEF BURGERS AT 47.6F 6LBS. $19.50 MANAGEMENT WILLINGLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL ITEMS STATED ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED H000080354 13

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: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 10 FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING TILES AND WALLS AT THE PANTRY AREA.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 9/18/12. ALSO OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR AS WELL AS THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED H000080355 14

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER GRILLS AT FRONT SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF COOLERS IN THE KOSHER KITCHEN.

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 MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER HANDSINK AT BAR AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN GRIME BUILD UNDER MAIN COOKING LINE AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PANTRY AREA, MUST ALSO REPAIR LOWER WATER PRESSURE AT BAR HANDSINK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PANTRY AREA, MUST ALSO REPAIR LOWER WATER PRESSURE AT BAR HANDSINK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.