MILLENNIUM KNICKERBOCKER HOTEL-NIX Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDWASH SINK AT THE BAR.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE RIGHT SIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN THE BOILER/ELECTRICAL ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

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: Violation Codes: 6-501.111. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

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: Violation Codes: 4-602.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, 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: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

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: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM CEILING AND ADDITIONAL HOLE IN WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM CEILING. AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES IN CEILING, WALLS, WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, SOUP KETTLE AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

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: Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BAR. MUST REMOVE TRASH/DEBRIS, DETAIL 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: Violation Codes: 6-501.114. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT IN SOUP KETTLE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION.

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.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: Violation Codes: 8-404.13 (B:3). Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION ON 7/23/19: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 7 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE SOUP KETTLES, THE MOP SINK, THE ICE MACHINES, THE DISH MACHINE, AND THE STAIRS. OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE BOILER ROOM BELOW THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2240993 ON 12/4/18: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: Violation Codes: 8-404.13 (B:3). Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION ON 7/23/19: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 7 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE SOUP KETTLES, THE MOP SINK, THE ICE MACHINES, THE DISH MACHINE, AND THE STAIRS. OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE BOILER ROOM BELOW THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2240993 ON 12/4/18: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.