MILLENNIUM KNICKERBOCKER HOTEL-NIX Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A CONTAINER OF SAUSAGES ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 121.3F, SLICED SAUSAGE IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 51.8F, SLICED HAM IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 52.6F, AND TWO BOWLS OF CHICKEN SALAD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 70.0F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS OR 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM THE REFRIGERATOR GASKETS AROUND THE MILK/DAIRY COOLER BEHIND THE COFFE BAR.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE DRAPES AND CEILING OF THE TWO WALK-IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

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: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH THE DOUBLE DOORS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, FOOD BUILDUP AND EQUIPMENT.

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: MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WHERE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE LOCATED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

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: MUST REPAIR THE DRAIN VALVE ON THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO CONTAIN WATER IN LEFT SIDE OF SINK.

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: MUST REPAIR THE DRAIN VALVE ON THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO CONTAIN WATER IN LEFT SIDE OF SINK.

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.