Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 47.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS TUNA AT 52.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 4LBS RAW TUNA AT 52.1F, 2LBS CHICKEN AT 49.2F, 4LBS SALMON AT 47.3F, 1LB PORK AT 51F, 1LB SPINACH DIP AT 52.7F AND 10LBS ASSORTED OTHER CONDIMENTS. ALSO NOTED 5.5LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN OTHER COOKS STATION COOLER, RANGING IN TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F TO 50.4F. THAT COOLER FOUND AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE OF ALL DISCARDED FOODS TO BE $500.00

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: POTS/PANS AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE KOSHER KITCHEN.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A SPLASH/SHIELD ON SHELVING IN THE KOSHER KITCHEN.

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: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT,INCLUDING THE KOSHER KITCHEN, UNDER ICE MACHINE AND AT MOP SINK MUST BE CLEANED. FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH SEVERAL AREAS OF POOLING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS IE: AT MOP SINK, IN DRY PAPER GOODS ROOM UNDER COOKS PREP LINES, THROUGHOUT KOSHER KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY. ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT PAPER DRY GOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

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: HOLE IN WALL BASE AT MOP SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO PREVENT FLY HARBORING. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AND EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AT DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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: CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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.