ILLINOIS SPORTSERVICE, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Stadium

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: (STAND 122)---REACH IN PREP COOLER AT 65F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A 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: FOUND INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE FOLLOWING BOOTHS/STANDS: (SOUTHSIDE SANDWICH SEC. 542)----82-114F NOTED FOR 10 LBS OF ITALIAN BEEF. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE OR 40F AND BELOW. 10LBS AT $40.00 (SECTION 124 BEGGARS PIZZA)----NOTED 16LBS OF PEPPERONI PIZZAS AT 47-50F. MUST MAINTAIN AT 0F OR BELOW. 16LBS AT $160.00 (STAND 122)---NOTED LEAFY GREENS 1 LB AT 60F, 1 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 60F AND 1 LB OF CHEESE AT 53F. MAINTAIN AT 40F AND BELOW. 3 LBS AT $20. (ALL STAR STAND #510)---POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER: HOT DOGS 43.6-46.2F, BRATWURST 44.2-50.7F. DISGARDED 30LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $110. (GRILL STAND #522)----POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALKIN COOLER: ROAST BEEF AT 47.7F, CORNED BEEF AT 52.7F, TURKEY AT 52.8F, PIZZAS AT 44.1F, CHEESE SLICES AT 47.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISGARDED APPROX. 50 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $100. (HOT DOG #1 AT 524)---POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: HOT DOGS AT 48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISGARDED 60 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $60. (MERKT'S BURGER BARN #529)---POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHEESE SPREAD IN CONDIMENT COOLER AT 48.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $10. (XFINITY BAR & CARVERY)-----POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CORNED BEEF ON SLICER AT 44.8F AND CHEESE IN REACH IN COOLER AT 49.8F. APPROX. 3 LBS VALUE $13. (TRIPLE PLAY CAFE #110)---POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SOUR CREAM IN CONTAINER AT FRONT PREP AREA AT 46.7F, GUACAMOLE IN WIC AT 50.8F. 50 LBS AT $70. (BAKED POTATOES #123)----IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES AT COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 48.3F, SOUR CREAM AT 45.7F AND SALSA AT 62.1F VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5 LBS AT $15. (SOUTHSIDE HITMEN)---3 LBS OF TURKEY BURGERS IN A PAN AT 118.6F. DISCARDED 3LBS AT $10. (35TH STREET TACOS)---PORK 3 LBS AT 118.8F, BEEF 7 LBS AT 121.6F. DISGARDED 10LBS AT $30 VALUE. (FAN DECK #260)---IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SLICED TOMATOES 53.8F SOUR CREAM 49.1F-55.4F. 5 LBS AT $10 (HOOTERS OWL NEST)---IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN TENDERS 116.3F-128.1F TOTAL 40 LBS AT $180 (TEX MEX #3)--IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DICED TOMATOES 49.8F AND SOUR CREAM 48.1F STORED IN COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 6 LBS AT $10.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A 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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: HOT DOG 5-120)--FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. SINK CLOGGED; UNCLOG SINK. (SOUTHSIDE HITMEN)---EXPOSED HANDSINK BLOCKED; UNBLOCK SINK. (TEX MEX 2)---NO HANDWASHING SINK, SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS (CDI). (BEGGARS PIZZA PUB SEC. 163)---OBSERVED LADLE AND LIDS INSIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK; REMOVE ITEMS FROM SINK. (STAND 105)---EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR HANDSINK; REMOVE FROM SINK. 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: (MAIN COMMISSARY)--DROPPINGS (MICE) NOTED IN CORNER AREA WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED 20-25 DROPPINGS CORNER OPPOSITE SINK. (130 ALLSTAR)---NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE SIDES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 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: (534 COMMISSARY)----REPAIR BROKEN FIBERGLASS UPPER WINDOW AT LARGE ICE MACHINE. (130 ALLSTAR)---INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HANDSINK. (TRIPLE PLAY CAFE #110)---REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON CHEST FREEZER.

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: (TACO 2)---DETAIL CLEAN PREP SURFACES. (SECTION 538 ALLSTAR ICECREAM COMBO)---DEATAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. (SECTION 124 BEGGARS PIZZA)---DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP 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: (STAND 555)---FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED. (STAND 544)---REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. (BRAT 4 SECTION 534)---REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER FRONT COUNTER. (TRIPLE PLAY CAFE #110)---REMOVE CARDBOARD FLAT FROM UNDER FLOOR MATS AT FRONT PREP AREA. (CONCESSIONS 152)---FLOORS WITH DEBRIS. (CD 1)---FLOORS WITH DEBRIS. (COMISKEY DOG #5)---ELEVATE PICKLE SPEARS AND OIL OFF FLOOR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: (MAIN COMMISSARY)---FAUCET ON 3 COMP SINK LEAKS IN NEED OF REPAIR. (ALL STAR STAND 510) CHEMICAL HOSES STORED IN REAR HANDWASHING SINK; MANAGEMENT REMOVED. (TRIPLE PLAY CAFE #110)---OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE DEEP FRYER FOR FUNNEL CAKES. OBSERVED WATER LEAK UNDER 3 COMP SINK.

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: (HOOTERS OWL NEST)---PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. (COMISKEY DOG #5)---PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH IN COOLER (HOT DOGS)

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: (534 COMMISSARY)---MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. (CONCESSIONS 152)---WET MOP STORED IN BUCKET.

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.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: (SECTION 529 ALLSTAR)---ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. (LUZINSKI'S ROOF TOP DOG)---NO HAIR RESTRAINT (DICK ALLEN'S ROOFTOP DOG)---NO HAIR RESTRAINT

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: (SECTION 529 ALLSTAR)---ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. (LUZINSKI'S ROOF TOP DOG)---NO HAIR RESTRAINT (DICK ALLEN'S ROOFTOP DOG)---NO HAIR RESTRAINT

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.