PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
OMNI CHICAGO HOTEL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
OMNI CHICAGO HOTEL
(AKA: 676 RESTAURANT/MAIN KITCHEN)
674-678 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60611
Restaurant
November 8, 2019
Canvass
License #33152
9
Total Violations
7
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
9
Violation #14
CRITICAL
Violation Details
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #29
CRITICAL
Violation Details
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: - OBSERVED NO RECORDS ON SITE TO VERIFY THAT COOLING AND COLD HOLDING TIME/TEMPERATURE PARAMETERS ARE MET AS PER THE HACCP PLAN FOR ALL SOUS VIDE PRODUCTS. MUST PROVIDE ALL RECORDS AND LOGS FOR LAST SIX MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #29
CRITICAL
Violation Details
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: - OBSERVED INCOMPLETE HACCP PLAN AND NO RECORD KEEPING OF ROP, SOUS VIDE, AND, MEAT CURING ITEMS, PROCEDURES, TEMPERATURES, OR PROCESS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED, RECORDS ARE TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THE HACCP PLAN IS PROPERLY OPERATED AND MANAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #29
CRITICAL
Violation Details
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: - OBSERVED ROP FISH IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE. INSTRUCTED ALL ROP FISH MUST BE FROZEN BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER ROP. FISH MUST NOT BE THAWED IN ROP. -
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #29
CRITICAL
Violation Details
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: - OBSERVED ROP ITEMS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE ALL ROP LABELS TO INCLUDE: 1. Identification of food item The date of preparation. 2. ?Must be kept at 41F or below? (fish= ?must be kept frozen?) 3. Expiration Date (30 days) OR Instructions to discard/consume by after 30 days 4. If frozen must include the date the item was frozen and the date the item was removed from freezer PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: - OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - OBSERVED ONE OF THE AUTOMATIC HANDWASH SINK FAUCETS, IN THE MEN'S GUEST TOILET ROOM, IS NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE MOPS AND BROOMS OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE MOPS AND BROOMS OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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