ILLINOIS SPORTSERVICE, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Stadium

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK IN COOLER STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ICE CREAM MIX) IN PUDGE'S ALL-STAR (STAND #538)/SWEET SPOT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.0F-46.2F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK IN COOLER WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION, HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVED FROM UNIT, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 39.0F AT THIS TIME. REACH IN COOLER AT 50.5F AT SOUTH SIDE HITMEN GRILL (STAND #140). HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME. FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) 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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 5LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 55.0F, 2LBS OF READY TO EAT CHEESE SLICES AT 62.4F AT TOP COMPARTMENT OF PREP COOLER AT GO GO SOX GRILL/MINNIE MINOSO'S ALL-STAR (STAND #122), 5LBS OF ITALIAN BEEF INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT 48.3F AT SOUTH SIDE HITMEN (STAND #544), FOUND 1 CHICKEN QUESADILLA AT 129.7F AT TRIPLE PLAY CAFE (STAND #110) PREPARED FROM MAIN COMMISSARY, 75 READY TO EAT CHEESE, HAM, SHREDDED PORK CUBAN SANDWICHES AT 48.5F-50.1F INSIDE REAR WALK IN COOLER AND 26 INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF NACHO CHEESE AT 124.5F-128.1F INSIDE PRETZEL HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA AT OZZIE AND HAROLD'S ALL-STAR (STAND #152), 5LBS OF HOT DOGS AND POLISH SAUSAGE AT 110.7F-112.5F AT SHERM LOLLAR'S GRILL (STAND #524), 2LBS OF READY TO EAT INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF NACHO CHEESE AT 101.1F AT BAR #10 KIOSK (SECTION #548), 25 READY TO EAT HOT DOGS AT 46.4F-47.3F AT BILLY PIERCE'S ALL-STAR (STAND #130), 4LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.0F, 10LBS OF NACHO CHEESE AT 121.0F-129.9F AT ROTUNDA (STAND #260), 200LBS OF ICE CREAM MIX AT 45.4F-48.2F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT PUDGE'S ALL-STAR/SWEET SPOT (STAND #538), 10LBS OF READY TO EAT CHEESE AT 46.0F-48.2F AT SOUTH SIDE HITMEN GRILL (STAND #140). NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR ABOVE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW. MANAGERS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VAULE $357.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND REAR HAND WASH SINK OBSTRUCTED BY REFRIGERATOR AT GO GO SOX GRILL/MINNIE MINOSO'S ALL-STAR (STAND #122), INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE REFRIGERATOR TO MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. MANAGER MOVED REFRIGERATOR FROM BLOCKING HAND WASH SINK AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK AT GO GO SOX GRILL/ MINNIE MINOSO'S ALL-STAR (STAND #122) NOR AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK AT SOUTH SIDE HITMEN (STAND #544). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND NO HOT NOR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN WOMENS AND MENS TOILET ROOMS IN FRONT OF SECTION #516 AND NEAR SECTION #540. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS AT SAID WASHBOWLS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE PREPARED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS FOUND AT TRIPLE PLAY CAFE (STAND #110).

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE FOLLOWING: COMISKEY DOGS (STAND #105), LITTLE LOUIE'S ALL-STAR (STAND #529), WINNING UGLY IS SWEET (STAND #144), AND LARUSSA'S CORNER (STAND #154),

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LOOSE HANDLE AT PEPSI COOLER AT MOOSE'S DOGS AND POLISH/HOT DOG #10 KIOSK(SECTION 538). REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN SOUTH SIDE HITMEN (STAND #544), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS. DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS IN SOUTH SIDE HITMEN (STAND #544) AND B FOOD COMMISSARY (#534) TO REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILDUP. REPAIR GASKETS AT UNDER COUNTER COOLER DOOR AND REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT PUDGE'S ALL-STAR/SWEET SPOT (STAND #538). REPLACE WORN GASKETS AT UNDER COUNTER COOLER DOOR AT SOUTH SIDE HITMEN GRILL (STAND #140).

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AT CORNERS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT B FOOD COMMISSARY (#534). CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT CORNERS AT OZZIE AND HAROLD'S ALL-STAR (STAND #152). DE-LIME AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT NELLIE'S PIVOT POINT (STAND #124). CLEAN TOP OF MIXED DRINK MACHINES IN FROZEN ZONE SANTA CANTINA (STAND #164). CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT BILLY PIERCE'S ALL-STAR (STAND #130). CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE GREASE AT MINNIE'S ALL-STAR/LOPEZ PIZZA (STAND #522). CLEAN ICE CHUTE, DE-LIME INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN RACKS AT CONDIMENT STAND, AND CLEAN HOT CHOCOLATE THERMOS AT MINNIE'S ALL-STAR/LOPEZ PIZZA (STAND #522). CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AT DIPPIN DOTS #2 KIOSK (SECTION #520). DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE (UNUSED AT THIS TIME) TO REMOVE DIRT/MOLD AT ROTUNDA (STAND #260). DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AT SOUTH SIDE HITMEN GRILL (STAND #140).

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FRONT FLOOR AT TRIPLE PLAY CAFE (STAND #110). INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FLOOR DRAIN COVER TO LEVEL WITH FLOOR AT FIRST BASE FOOD COMMISSARY (#123). DIRTY FLOOR MATS WITH STICKY RESIDUE AT TEX MEX KIOSK (SECTION #526) AND AT MELTON'S DOGS AND POLISH/HOT DOG #12 KIOSK (SECTION #524). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE DIRT, DEBRIS, AND WATER AT OZZIE AND HAROLD'S ALL-STAR (STAND #152). CLEAN FLOORS IN COMISKEY DOGS (STAND #105). CLEAN FLOORS AROUND DISH WASHING AREA AT WINNING UGLY IS SWEET (STAND #144). CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN FRONT OF SODA MACHINE AT BILLY PIERCE'S ALL-STAR (STAND #130). CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE IN MINNIE'S ALL-STAR/LOPEZ PIZZA (STAND #522). CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AT PUDGES ALL-STAR/SWEET SPOT (STAND #538). CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AT KITTLE'S BRATS AND SAUSAGE/BRAT #4 KIOSK (SECTION #534). DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AT SOUTH SIDE HITMEN GRILL (STAND #140).

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 FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT GO GO SOX GRILL/MINNIE MINOSO'S ALL-STAR (STAND #122). CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE BEER COOLER AT NELLIE'S PIVOT POINT (STAND #124). CLEAN FAN GUARD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN NACHO #9 KIOSK (SECTION #535). REMOVE LOOSE CAULK HANGING FROM VENTILATION HOOD AT SOUTH SIDE HITMEN (STAND #544). CLEAN OVERHEAD VENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AT B FOOD COMMISSSARY (#534). SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION AT SIDES AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN B FOOD COMMISSARY (#534). REPLACE WATER DAMAGED COVER AT PIPING BY REAR WALK IN COOLER AT OZZIE AND HAROLD'S ALL-STAR (STAND #152). MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND HOT CHOCOLATE UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA AT OZZIE AND HAROLD'S ALL-STAR (STAND #152). CLEAN DUSTY FAN GUARDS IN COOLER AT BILLY PIERCE'S ALL-STAR (STAND #130). CLEAN DUSTY FAN GUARDS IN COOLER AT MINNIE'S ALL-STAR/LOPEZ (STAND #522). CLEAN DUSTY VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT MINNIE'S ALL-STAR/LOPEZ PIZZA (STAND #522).

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: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST BASE FOOD COMMISSARY (#123). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD WITH GREASE BUILDUP AND REPLACE LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD AT GO GO SOX GRILL/MINNIE MINOSO'S ALL-STAR (STAND #122). PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS WITH LIGHT SHIELDS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED AT GO GO SOX GRILL/ MINNIE MINOSO'S ALL-STAR (STAND #122), REAR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT SOUTH SIDE HITMEN (STAND #544), AT VENTILATION HOOD AT OZZIE AND HAROLD'S ALL-STAR (STAND #152). CLEAN DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF COOLER AT BILLY PIERCE'S ALL-STAR (STAND #130).

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT PIPING UNDER THIRD COMPARTMENT AT 1933 ALL-STAR (STAND #112). FOUND LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN GO GO SOX GRILL/MINNIE MINOSO'S ALL-STAR (STAND #122) AND AT OZZIE AND HAROLD'S ALL-STAR (STAND #152). LEAK AT BOTTOM OF OVERHEAD FAN CONDESOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN SOUTH SIDE HITMEN (STAND #544). LEAKY HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NELLIE'S PIVOT POINT (STAND #124). EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LEAKING AT P-TRAP AT BILLY PIERCE'S ALL-STAR (STAND #130). LEAKY PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK AT ICE MACHINE AT ROTUNDA (STAND #260). LEAKY FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SOUTH SIDE HITMEN GRILL (STAND #140). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NELLIE'S PIVOT POINT (STAND #124). PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT HOT CHOCOLATE DISPENSER IN ROTUNDA (STAND #260).

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER AT FRONT COOLER AT TRIPLE PLAY CAFE (STAND #110).

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS AND BROOMS AWAY FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT LARUSSA'S CORNER (STAND #154) AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR B FOOD COMMISSARY (#534).

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS AND BROOMS AWAY FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT LARUSSA'S CORNER (STAND #154) AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR B FOOD COMMISSARY (#534).

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.