ILLINOIS SPORTSERVICE, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Stadium

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND UPRIGHT COOLER IN SOUTH SIDE HITMAN GRILL AND NACHO CHEESE MACHINE IN BAR 13 NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE (COLD-40F OR LOWER AND HOT-140F OR HIGHER.) UPRIGHT COOLER AIR TEMP. WAS 50.1F AND NACHO MACHINE TEMP. WAS 120F. MUST HAVE UNITS FIXED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURES. NACHO MACHINE WAS TAGGED BUT COOLER WAS SERVICED LATER THAT AFTERNOON AND NOW MAINTAINS THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY FOR THE NACHO UNIT TO BE REINSPECTED. 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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND P0TENTIALLY HAZARDOUS F00DS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 45.1F TO 120.7F AND INCLUDED HOT DOGS, PIZZAS, NACHO CHEESE, VEGGIE PATTIES, SALSA, SOUR CREAM AND HAMBURGER PATTIES IN THE ROTUNDA, DIGIORNO, CORN COB AND NACHO CHEESE STANDS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER.

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.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER LEAVING A STALL IN THE TOILET ROOM (WITH HER APRON STILL TIED AROUND HER WAIST) GO TO THE WASH BOWL AND WET HER HANDS (NO SOAP USED.) SHE THEN WIPED HER HANDS ON THE APRON AND EXITED THE TOILET ROOM. MANAGER NOTIFIED AS WE WATCHED HER WALK INTO THE ROTUNDA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH AND DRY HANDS WHEN USING THE TOILET, TOUCHING BODY, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN HAND SINK WITH THE SOAP CONTAINER IN IT. SINK WAS UNCLOGGED DURING INSPECTION AND SOAP CONTAINER CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS (100 LEVEL.) ALSO, FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (150-151) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. *HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT THE 150-151 LOCATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD IN LITTLE LOUIES.

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: MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD CONTAINERS INVERTED ON STORAGE RACKS IN CONCESSION STAND #524 AND MINNIE ALL STAR. MUST INVERT THE UTENSILS IN BBQ #1 AND CORN CART #142.

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: MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO CONDIMENTS STATION TO PREVENT CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION IN COMISKEY DOGS. MUST REPAIR LOOSE DOOR ON ICE MACHINE IN GO GO SOX GRILLE.

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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN THE ROTUNDA PREP AREA.

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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE ROTUNDA PREP AREA.

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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAGE COVERING ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN HOT DOG 6-REMOVE DIRT/DUST.

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: MUST REPLACE THE BLOWN LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN SOUTH SIDE HITMEN GRILL. MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB AT THE UPRIGHT 1 DOOR COOLER IN OZZIE HAROLD'S ALL STAR.

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: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE REAR HAND SINK IN DIGIORNO AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN TRIPLE PLAY CAFE.

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: MUST REPLACE NON WORKING THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR SLIDING COOLER IN BR #1 AND SOUTH SIDE HITMEN GRILL.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST REPLACE NON WORKING THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR SLIDING COOLER IN BR #1 AND SOUTH SIDE HITMEN GRILL.

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.