MCCORMICK PLACE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 85 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CUP STORAGE,DRY STORAGE AND BEVERAGE AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS ALONG WALLS,UNDER SHELVES,UNDER PALLETS AND ALONG GROUT LINES. ALSO NOTED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET ADJACENT TO WAREHOUSE. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION 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.

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. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.

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: REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS, REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVES AND OR RACKS. DEFROST SMALL FREEZER INSIDE LINEN ROOM TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.

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: CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP, CLEAN SPILLS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, UNDER, AROUND GRILL/FRYERS AND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP, CLEAN VENTS AND TOILET SEATS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. ALSO 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER IN WAREHOUSE AND MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN SAME. REMOVE STANDING WATER AROUND 4-COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

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 LOWER WALLS UNDER ALL SINKS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BAKERY AREA, REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP AT WALLS UNDER WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS, CLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREAS, REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING IN LOCKER ROOMS/TOILET ROOMS AND WIPE DOWN WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER BY BAKERY AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND UTLITY SINK ROOM.

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: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN SPICE ROOM, BAKERY PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER AT BAKERY AREA, WALK-IN FREEZER IN WAREHOUSE AREA. REATTACH LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN TOILET ROOMS.

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: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM SPICE ROOM, REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA, AND INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZER. REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER BOOSTER UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT AT 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INCREASE HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL NEAR DEHYDRATING EQUIPMENT. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM MAIN KITCHEN ENTRANCE.

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: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM SPICE ROOM, REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA, AND INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZER. REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER BOOSTER UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT AT 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INCREASE HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL NEAR DEHYDRATING EQUIPMENT. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM MAIN KITCHEN ENTRANCE.

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.