MILLENNIUM KNICKERBOCKER HOTEL-NIX Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #569514 DATED ON 08-08-11 FOR VIOLATION # (32) MISSING PLATE COVER AT BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS ALLOWING FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMMULATION, MUST REMOVE OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COORECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO 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: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUIL-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER SLIMY FILM NOTED ON UPPER PANEL, INTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER GUNS AT BAR AREA, STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE, EXPOSED DRY WALL NEXT TO BAR DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE, EXPOSED DRY WALL NEXT TO BAR DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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.