HOTEL CHOCOLAT INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED EQUIPMENT FOR FACILITY (BOXED TABLES, CHAIRS, SHELVES, EQUIPMENT) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS STORAGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AND TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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: 4-101.17 - NOTED RAW WOOD ON UNDERSIDE OF COUNTER WHERE CHOCOLATE LIQUID TAP IS INSTALLED AS WELL AS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND AT THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD TO ENSURE THAT IT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CANS AVAILABLE IN BOTH UNISEX BATHROOMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EACH UNISEX BATHROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 - OBSERVED ONE WALL BEHIND COFFEE BAR/PREP AREA AT FRONT/EASTERN SECTION OF STORE TO HAVE UNFINISHED BRICKWORK ON WALL NEXT TO EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH WALL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OF THE UNFINISHED BRICK WORK.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 - OBSERVED MISSING COVERS AROUND LIGHT FIXTURES/HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT COFFEE BAR PREP AREA, CREATING A NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL WALL AND CEILING ATTACHMENTS ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 - OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE FLOOR ON ALL WALLS IN THE HALL NEXT TO THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BELOW AND NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BASEBOARD IN ALL FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.18 - OBSERVED WALL IN BASEMENT WHERE PLUMBING FOR WASHING MACHINE AND DRYER IN SMALL COVE TO BE MISSING IN A 10 FT SECTION OF WALL, AT ABOUT 2 FEET HIGH. STUDS EXPOSED AND NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE WALL FULLY AND FINISH TO NOT HAVE ANY EXPOSED STUDS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 - OBSERVED LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO HAVE MISSING LIGHT COVER. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/PROVIDE COVER OR ADEQUATE SHIELDING FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 - OBSERVED LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO HAVE MISSING LIGHT COVER. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/PROVIDE COVER OR ADEQUATE SHIELDING FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.