MILLENNIUM KNICKERBOCKER HOTEL-NIX Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE LOBBY BAR AREA AND KITCHEN WAREWASHING AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEAD INSECTS (SMALL BLACK FLIES) IN AND SURROUNDING EFFECTIVE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES AT THE LOBBY BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS FROM PEST CONTROL DEVICES AND THE PREMISES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT THEIR ACCUMULATION OR DECOMPOSITION 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SALAMANDER OVEN IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATE DRAINAGE LINE FROM ESPRESSO MACHINE IN THE FRONT RESTAURANT SERVICE COUNTER DISCHARGING INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DRAINAGE LINE TO DISCHARGE CONDENSATE WATER TO APPROVED WASTEWATER SYSTEM IN ACCORDINACE WITH THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED USED MOPS STORED BETWEEN REAR KITCHEN AREA WALL AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUTED TO RELOCATE MOPS AND STORE SUCH THAT MOP HEADS DO NOT CONTAMINATE WALLS, CEILINGS, OR FLOORS WHILE DRYING 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: OBSERVED USED MOPS STORED BETWEEN REAR KITCHEN AREA WALL AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUTED TO RELOCATE MOPS AND STORE SUCH THAT MOP HEADS DO NOT CONTAMINATE WALLS, CEILINGS, OR FLOORS WHILE DRYING 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.