PALMER HOUSE HILTON Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED HARD-BOILED EGGS AT ADEQUATE TIME AND TEMPERATURE COOLING WHILE COVERED WITH FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP, IN THE KITCHEN AREA CENTRAL WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COOL TCS FOODS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) AND MAINTAIN.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGES AT THE POT AND PAN AREA DISH MACHINE TO BE NOT EASILY READABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGES AND MAINTAIN GAUGES AS EASILY-READABLE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR) MISSING IDENTITY LABELS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES STORED IN SANITIZER SOLTUION AT THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA FOOD PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES FROM SANITIZER SOLUTION AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN AND DRY SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC DRIP CATCH BASIN OF JUICE DISPENSER MACHINE IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA TO BE CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLASTIC DRIP CATCH AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF VARIOUS BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINES IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA TO BE SOILED WITH BEVERAGE SPLASHES AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINES 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS (LARGE WAREWASHING AREA, MAIN KITCHEN ENTRANCE AREA, REAR GRILL LINE AREA) DRAIN PLUMBING TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ENSURE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS (LARGE WAREWASHING AREA, MAIN KITCHEN ENTRANCE AREA, REAR GRILL LINE AREA) DRAIN PLUMBING TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ENSURE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.