HOTEL ZACHARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND NOT ALL COOLERS TURNED ON AND SOME WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE 49.8F AT BAR AND KITCHEN. MUST TURN ON ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW 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.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE OPERATIONAL AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING TEMP OF 180F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT/COLD OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT WOMEN'S, MEN'S AND STAFF WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, ALSO METERED FAUCETS MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS HOT/COLD OF RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: ALL DOORS (FRONT, REAR AND SERVICE AREAS) WHICH OPEN TO OUTSIDE MUST BE RODENT/INSECT PROOF, INCLUDING ROLL-UP DOORS AT RECEIVING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SURFACE UNDER THE BAR COUNTER POROUS, NOT SMOOTH, NOT CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN UNDER THE COUNTER SOUTH OF THE BAR AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MISSING LIDS AT ICE BINS AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. WASTE WATER PIPES AT BACK OF THE HOUSE STORAGE AREA ABOVE FOOD AND WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE ENCASED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES PROVIDED AT COFFEE STATION IN THE KITCHEN, MUST INSTALL VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

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: REMOVE CAULKING FROM MECHANICAL DRAINS INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLES ON EAST WALL BESIDE THE TOILET BOWL IN WOMEN'S STAFF WASHROOM, SEAL SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSING CAULK BETWEEN THE RINSE SINK ATTACHED AT HIGH TEMP MACHINE AND WALL, MUST PROVIDE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLES ON EAST WALL BESIDE THE TOILET BOWL IN WOMEN'S STAFF WASHROOM, SEAL SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSING CAULK BETWEEN THE RINSE SINK ATTACHED AT HIGH TEMP MACHINE AND WALL, MUST PROVIDE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.