MILLENNIUM KNICKERBOCKER HOTEL-NIX Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AT THE BAR. THE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT BAR DISHMACHINE IS 0-PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMP SINK (AT 100-PPM CHLORINE) OR THE KITCHEN DISHMACHINE, UNTIL IT'S FIXED. (UNIT TAGGED) Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: (7-38-020) PEST PROBLEM NOTED AT THE BAR. NOTED 18-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON THE LOW CEILING ABOVE THE WEST SECTION OF THE BAR (LOBBY AREA), 7-ON THE WALL ABOVE THE LIQUOR ROOM (A FEW FEET AWAY FROM THE BAR), 15- ON THE WEST & SOUTH WALL (THE UPPER SECTION) ABOVE THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CELAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.

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: THE METAL PLATES ON THE BOTTOM PART OF THE COOLER DOOR FRAME (ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) IS MISSING-MUST SEAL OR REPLACE TO PREVENT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ANY BARE WOODEN SHELVES MUST BE SEALED & BE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF MOST COOLER DOORS, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR FLOOR OF UPRIGHT COOLERS, INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES, INTERIOR OF BAR DISHMACHINE-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND PREP TABLES/SHELVES & HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN/STORAGE AREAS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT/CLUTTER. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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: ANY BASEBOARD TILES PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALLS AT POT WASH AREA MUST BE SEALED-TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ANY BASEBOARD TILES PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALLS AT POT WASH AREA MUST BE SEALED-TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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.