Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TRASH, PLASTIC BAGS AND PLASTIC BOTTLES ON GROUND AROUND LARGE WASTE RECEPTACLE. ALSO GREASE UNIT NOT MAINTAINED AND GREASE OBSERVED ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDER UNIT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE; MANAGER STATES IT IS SCHEDULED FOR CLEANING NEXT WEEK BY THE COMPANY IT IS LEASED FROM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING IN THE KOSHER KITCHEN, GRILL, DELI AND MAIN KITCHEN: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS, VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC. KEEP LIDS TO ALL PREP COVERS CLOSED DURING NON-PEAK PERIODS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS (CDI).

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS AND PANTRY FOR DRY STORAGE UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. REMOVE STANDING WATER AT FLOOR BY DISHMACHINE AREA; KEEP FLOOR AS DRY AS POSSIBLE BETWEEN SHIFTS AND DISHWASHING OPERATION.

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: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT ROOM SERVICE PREP STATION. ALL ITEMS AT THIS STATION ARE PREPACKAGED CONDIMENTS AND BEVERAGES PLACED ON TRAY WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND READY FOR DELIVERY TO ROOM. OTHER HANDSINKS ACCESSIBLE NEARBY IF NEEDED. REPAIR GAUGE AT DISHMACHINE.

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: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT ROOM SERVICE PREP STATION. ALL ITEMS AT THIS STATION ARE PREPACKAGED CONDIMENTS AND BEVERAGES PLACED ON TRAY WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND READY FOR DELIVERY TO ROOM. OTHER HANDSINKS ACCESSIBLE NEARBY IF NEEDED. REPAIR GAUGE AT DISHMACHINE.

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.