PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Hostelling International - Chicago Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Hostel
November 4, 2016
Complaint
License #2205633
2
Total Violations
2
Critical
Inspection Summary
This hostel was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 4, 2016. The inspection type was "Complaint" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Inadequate food protection, open food items for self service at guest breakfast area not placed under a sneeze guard, instructed mgr to install a sneeze guard to prevent customers contamination. also customers have access to facility foods where guest are placing their own food in same cooler that is for continental breakfast. instructed mgr to keep facility food a way from customers reach and contamination. serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Inadequate food protection, open food items for self service at guest breakfast area not placed under a sneeze guard, instructed mgr to install a sneeze guard to prevent customers contamination. also customers have access to facility foods where guest are placing their own food in same cooler that is for continental breakfast. instructed mgr to keep facility food a way from customers reach and contamination. serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection