MILLENNIUM KNICKERBOCKER HOTEL-NIX Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. THE WATER IS UNABLE TO BE TURNED ON/OFF BY THE FAUCET HANDLES. OBSERVED THE WATER RUNS CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL THE WATER IS TURNED OFF FROM A VALVE BELOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATIONS 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.

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.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES ON THE FLOOR, 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.

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 3 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH 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 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.

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 3 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH 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 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.

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.