MCCORMICK PLACE-WEST BUILDING-SAVOR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S CAFETERIA, EATING WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WEARING ONE GLOVE. SHE THEN PROCEEDED TO PUT ON THE OTHER GLOVE IN PREPARATION TO SERVE FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EDUCATE AND ENFORCE PROPER HANDWASHING AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. PRIORITY 7-38-010 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL PERSONS THAT ARE IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA EATING WHILE WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EDUCATE AND ENFORCE WHEN GLOVES SHOULD BE CHANGED/WORN. MAINTAIN GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.

Improper glove use spreads contamination worse than bare hands.

Single-use gloves must be used correctly.

Wash hands before donning; Change when contaminated; Change between tasks; Single use only; Not a substitute for handwashing.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENERS.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: -NO WATER FOR THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, BY THE ESCALATOR OF THE 375 FOYER. -WEST MAIN KITCHEN'S 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LARGE DISH MACHINE AREA RIGHT FAUCET LEAKS AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING TILE ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALL INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER #32 MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER THAT'S INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER #32 IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER THAT'S INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER #32 IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.