MCCORMICK PLACE-WEST BUILDING-SAVOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED USED CIGAR ON SHELVING NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT IN "MARKET" KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AREA, AND INSTRUCT ALL EMPLOYEES TO MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AREAS FREE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED WITHIN REASONABLE DISTANCE OF DISHWASHING AREA. DISHWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED IN SEPERATE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAINED WITH PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE COLD HOLD UNITS INOPERABLE AND INCAPABLE OF COOLING IN WEST BUILDING MARKET FOOD COURT (HOT LINE COLD HOLD UNITS, SALAD BAR COLD HOLD UNITS, AUXILLARY KITCHEN COLD HOLD DRAWERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. EQUIPMENT TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD FRUIT FLIES ON FLOOR OF ROLL IN COOLER IN WEST FOOD COURT WHERE SODA IS STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FLIES AND SANITIZE AREA.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE WEST BUILDING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WEST PRODUCTION KITCHEN (INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, BEHIND FRYERS, IN DRY STORAGE ROOM BEHIND AND ON SHELVING) MARKET KITCHEN (ON STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, TABLE BOTTOMS, AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ON SHELF HOLDING STAINLESS STEEL HOTEL PANS) STARBUCKS (ON TOP OF BOXES STORED ON FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND GRIME ON SHELVES AND CABINETS THROUGHOUT WEST BUILDING FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING AND BROKEN TILES ON INTERIOR PERIMETER OF WALK IN COOLERS IN MAIN PRODUCTION WEST KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 MULTIPLE MISSING AND BROKEN TILES ON INTERIOR PERIMETER OF WALK IN COOLERS IN MAIN PRODUCTION WEST KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.