HYATT REGENCY MCCORMICK PLACE - CHICAGO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN DISH MACHINE AREA BEHIND UTENSILS STORAGE RACKS AND 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNER NEXT TO UTENSIL STORAGE RACK AND HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. MANAGER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS-ECOLAB PEST CONTROL ON SITE TO SERVICE KITCHEN. SERIOUS 7-38-020-NO CITATION KITCHEN NOT OPEN NOR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.

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: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK AND UTENSIL STORAGE RACK. REMOVE WORN WOOD TABLE NEXT TO HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN STORING MULTI-USE BOWLS/UTENSILS. COVER FRYER OIL IN DEEP FRYERS WHEN NOT IN USE. RELOCATE EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES UNDER OVERHEAD WATER LINES IN HALLWAY INTO STORAGE AREA IN KITCHEN.

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: CLEAN UNDER, AROUND, AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, HOT HOLDING BOXESIN KITCHEN, UTENSIL STORAGE ROLLING CARTS, RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER SECTIONS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AROUND DISH MACHINES, NEXT TO UTILITY SINK, AND AROUND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY. CLEAN FLOOR TILES WITH DARK BUILDUP AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALL/CEILING SECTIONS AND CEILING VENTS WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, DUST BUILD-UP, AND SOILED SECTIONS AS NEEDED THROUGHTOUT KITCHEN. REAPIR DETACHED WALL COVING IN KITCHEN HALL WAY AND SEAL WALL BASE TILES NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS ABOVE UTILITY SINK, AROUND HAND WASH SINK BY WALK-IN FREEZER, AND BEHIND HOT HOLDING BOX IN KITCHEN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BY 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BY 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.