IVY HOTEL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE FOR HAND DRYING AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. FACILITY STATES THEY USE MUTLI-USE RAGS TO DRY HANDS AT THE BAR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SINGLE USE, DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AS A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASH SINK. FACILITY CORRECTED ON SITE BY PROVIDING PAPER TOWELS BY THE 1ST FLOOR BAR HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). SEE REPORT #2286147 FOR CITATION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS, AND MAINTAIN.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A SLIMY BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY HAVING THE MACHINE SERVICED AND CLEANED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. SEE REPORT# 2286147 FOR CITATION ISSUED.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: - OBSERVED FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 1/2# HAM (57.8F), 1# SAUSAGE (46.4F), 3# EGGS (56.7F), 1/4# CUT TOMATOES (57.6F). FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOODS THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. SEE REPORT# 2286147 FOR CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST REMOVE AND STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION AND AWAY FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE (COFFEE SPOONS) IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: - OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS AND DISHED STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE SHELF. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND DISHES DURING STORAGE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: - OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER BY THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELF LINER THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.