PENDRY CHICAGO, HOTEL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Hotel

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS ON 2ND FLOOR (HALLWAY); IN COFFEE PREP ROOM; AND AT SALAD STATION ON 24TH FLOOR ROOFTOP BAR.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY BELOW WASTE WATER PIPES IN DRY STORAGE AREA ON LOWER LEVEL 2. MUST COMPLETELY ENCASE ALL WASTE WATER PIPES (OR RELOCATE DRY STORAGE ITEMS). OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN HALLWAY OF FLOOR 2 BANQUETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED TOILET #3 IN DISREPAIR IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM ON FLOOR 4. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY BELOW WASTE WATER PIPES IN DRY STORAGE AREA ON LOWER LEVEL 2. MUST COMPLETELY ENCASE ALL WASTE WATER PIPES (OR RELOCATE DRY STORAGE ITEMS). OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN HALLWAY OF FLOOR 2 BANQUETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED TOILET #3 IN DISREPAIR IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM ON FLOOR 4. 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.