HAMPTON INN & SUITES Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS READING 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #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: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER.TURKEY SAUSAGE 106.5F,YOGURT 57.2F,DESERT (WITH MILK AND EGGS PRODUCTS)47.5F,BISCUITS 47.5F,ORANGE JUICE(WITH LABEL KEEP REFRIGERATED)50.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 160LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $214.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A THORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL COFFEE URNS ON SHELVING BY THE DISH WASHER.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL COFFEE URNS ON SHELVING BY THE DISH WASHER.

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.