PALMER HOUSE HILTON Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE POTTER'S BAR AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BEEF STOCK THAWING IN KITCHEN AREA 2-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN CONTACT WITH COOL, RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED BENEATH FIRE SUPPRESSION LINES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM BENEATH FIRE SUPPRESSION LINES AND OTHER PROHIBITED AREAS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN WATER WITHOUT SANITIZER AT KITCHEN AREA 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WATER AND STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, OR MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS DRY FOR LEANING SPILLS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DRAWER HANDLE ON PREP COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN LINE TO BE MISSING AND DRAWER IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND TOP-SLIDING DOOR HANDLE OF BEER COOLER AT LOBBY BAR AREA TO BE COVERED IN SOILED TAPE AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAWER COOLER AND BEER COOLER HANDLES 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.

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

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOBBY BAR AREA DUMP SINK FAUCET TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMP SINK FAUCET PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES 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 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA UTILITY SINK, BUT INSTALLED IN LOCATION THAT IS INACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING OR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE EASILY SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

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 DRAIN WELL AND DRAIN GRATE BENEATH 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE RUSTED AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN WELL AND GRATE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURE SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED CEILING THROUGHOUT MAIN AND REAR KITCHEN AREAS TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. FOUND CEILING AND WALLS IN KITCHEN WAREWASHING AREA NEAR CEILING INTAKE VENT TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DUST 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 FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE LOBBY BAR AREA TO BE INACESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

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 FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE LOBBY BAR AREA TO BE INACESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

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.