ILLINOIS SPORTSERVICE, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Stadium

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: ROTUNDA SECT 163: 1 DOOR PREP COOLER 50.0F , 2 DOOR PREP COOLER 48.0F FUNNEL CAKE #2: HOT HOLDING UNIT 120F NOT MAINTAINING TEMP OF 140F OR ABOVE. HOT HOLD AND REACH IN COOLERS WERE CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPER: SWEET & SAVORY SECT 110: GARLIC AIOLI 44.6F ROTUNDA SECT 163: 200# HOT DOGS/BRATS 46.0F, CUT TOMATOES 68.7F, CUT LEAFY GREENS 65.7F, GARLIC AIOLI 61.2F, CHEESE 45.9F, CUT TOMATOES, LEAFY GREENS 61.0F XFINITY CARVERY SECT 109: CUT/SLICED TURKEY AND CORNED BEEF 48.0F TEX MEX SECT 111: GUACAMOLE 46.3F BAKED POTATO #2: SOUR CREAM 49.8F, CHEESE 50.1F, PRODUCTS BEING STORED IN ICE BATH. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION TOTAL VALUE 225 POUNDS $590.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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: CUBAN COMET SANDWICHES: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND THEN PUTTING ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MANAGER INTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING GLOVES ON. 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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: CHURROS: NO HANDSINK ITALIAN ICE: NO HANDSINK SOUTHSIDE 3 BUONA: HANDSINK OBSTRUCTED BAR 11: NO HANDSINK, SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS ON SITE FROZEN ZONE 2: NO HANDSINK, SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS ON SITE ITALIAN ICE 528: NO HANDSINK, SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS ON SITE 35TH STREET TACOS: FOUND HANDSINK WITH NO WATER. ALL LOCATIONS WERE SUPPLIED WITH HANDSINK, PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: TEX MEX 529: FOUND RAW BURGERS IN WALK IN COOLER BEING STORED ABOVE LETTUCE. MANAGER RELOCATED BURGERS TO THE BOTTOM SHELF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WAREHOUSE: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35-40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN, CORNERS, ON PALLETS AND ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: ROTUNDA SECT 163: MUST DISCONTINUE REUSING MAYONNAISE CONTANER FOR GARLIC AIOLI. MUST STORE IN MULTI USE CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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: SECT 538 ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING VIENNA BEEF II MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF COOLER FAN COVERS AND SHELVES. TEX MEX SECT 529: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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: HOT DOG 11: FLOOR UNDER COUNTER IN NEED OF CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

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: HOT DOG 11: WALL AREA UNDER COUNTER IN NEED OF CLEANING B COMMISSARY: THERE IS A GAP BETWEEN CEILING AND WALL IN WALK IN COOLER EXPOSING INSULATION. BRAT 4/534: WALL BELOW COUNTER TOP HAS DIRT BUILD UP, DUST BUILD UP ON METAL FRAMING ABOVE PREP AREA. BEGGARS SECT 1: CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS SAVORY & SWEET SECT 110: CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE COFFEE STATIONROTUNDA SECT 163: CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS UNDER BOTH GRILLS. MUST CLEAN, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: COTTON CANDY 2/535: LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: SECT 158: DIPPER WELL NEEDED FOR ICE CREAM HAND PACKED/SCOOPED SAVORY & SWEET SECT 110: LEAK UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR MUST INSTALL, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SECT 158: DIPPER WELL NEEDED FOR ICE CREAM HAND PACKED/SCOOPED SAVORY & SWEET SECT 110: LEAK UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR MUST INSTALL, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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.