HOTEL LINCOLN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH A PERSON ON SITE, OR DOCUMENTATION FOR CLASS ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH A PERSON ON SITE, OR DOCUMENTATION FOR CLASS ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: ONE VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL 30 EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS IE: APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED STEW, WITH NO DATES, PREPARATION OR EXPIRATION AND STEW WITH NO EXPIRATION DATE. REVIEWED AGAIN, ALL PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11--- NOTED NO EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C)---- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, BAR AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : 4-601.11(B)--- EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ROOF TOP PREP AND BASEMENT PREP.----INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PLUMBING SUPPORT FOR THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----ALL SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT ALL CABINET STORAGE AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, BARS, ELAINE'S COFFEE PREP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.---- MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL STORED CLEAN POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS AT THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM.----EXCESSIVE POOLING WASTE WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

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: 6-304.11---- MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP DOUBLE OVEN AND ELECTRIC STOVE TOP.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.