Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE RINSING TONGS IN THE HAND WASHING SINK NEAR THE HOT FOOD LINE. A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF SODA NOZZLES AT BAR . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN A PREP COOLER BEHIND THE HOT FOOD LINE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TI KEEP TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. RAW EGGS, 1 GAL, 47F, $20 DELI MEATS, 20 LBS, 50F, $80 RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES, 28.5 LBS, 51F, $72 RAW STEAK, 7 LBS, 49F, $70 RAW CHICKEN, 10 LBS, 49F, $30 CHICKEN WINGS, 10 LBS, 49F, $30 VEGGIE DIP , 2 LBS, 49F, $6

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER BEHIND HOT FOOD LINE AT 50F, WITH TCS/RTE FOODS INSIDE. FOOD DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER SERVICED, AND KEEP COLD TEMPERATURE ON COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. In a mechanically refrigerated unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON STORAGE RACK IN DISH-WASHING AREA, AND AT THE HOT FOOD LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER B. ALSO, ADJUST LOWER THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK IN THE SALAD/COLD PREP AREA, AND AT THE HAND-SINK NEAR THE HOT FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST 3-COMP SINK OR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE WATER ACCUMULATION FROM PREP COOLER THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISH-WASHING AREA, REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR, AND REPAIR LEAKY WALL PIPE AT DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH-WASHING AREA. ALSO, REPAIR NON WORKING SINK IN LADIES CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISH-WASHING AREA, REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR, AND REPAIR LEAKY WALL PIPE AT DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH-WASHING AREA. ALSO, REPAIR NON WORKING SINK IN LADIES CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.