HOTEL ZACHARY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING ASSORTED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE BAR COUNTER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES:- SALMON 55.6F, TOMATOES (SLICED) 57.2F, BOXES OF HORIZON LOW-FAT MILK 48.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS (BREAKFAST BUFFET STYLE SELF SERVE SETUP(BAGELS,FISH,VEGETABLES, JUICES ETC)) AT THE BAR NOT PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS. ALSO NOTED CUSTOMER PICKING UP A BAGEL WITH BARE HANDS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM THE BAR TABLE.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUPS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUPS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.