HOMEWOOD SUITES-CHICAGO-DOWNTOWN/WEST LOOP Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, at front cold buffet line: 48.7f, 1.5lbs yogurt, at a value of $8.00 50.1f, 2lbs sliced fruit plate, cantaloupe and melons, at a total value of $7.00 Manager stated total weight of 3.5lbs at approximately value of $15.00 Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. 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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed no paper towels at exposed hand sink dispenser unit, at kitchen prep area next to exit door entrance, to buffet area. Informed manager that paper towels are required at all exposed hand sinks whenever foods are prepared and served. Manager corrected the violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed no paper towels at exposed hand sink dispenser unit, at kitchen prep area next to exit door entrance, to buffet area. Informed manager that paper towels are required at all exposed hand sinks whenever foods are prepared and served. Manager corrected the violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.