Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY IN THE BAR, NEAR THE MOP SINK, NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE DINING ROOM. OBSERVED APPROX. 2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BOILER ROOM AND APPROX. 2 LIVE ROACHES NEAR THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COOK LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THESE UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

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 DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR WALLS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS. MUST CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE ROTATING FAN IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DISHRACK OPPOSITE THE DISH MACHINE.

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 CLEAN DEAD ROACHES FROM THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGAE AREAS, IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND IN THE KOSHER STORAGE 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: OBSERVED TWO HOLES, EACH APPROX. 1 SQUARE FOOT LARGE, IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WALL BY THE TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HOLES AND MAINTAIN THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE.

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: OBSERVED TWO HOLES, EACH APPROX. 1 SQUARE FOOT LARGE, IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WALL BY THE TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HOLES AND MAINTAIN THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE.

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.