PENINSULA CHICAGO,LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED THE LARGE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AT 45 DEGREES F, THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AT 48 DEGREES F AND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AT 53 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS SO THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA: 2LBS OF VARIOUS CHEESES AT 50.9-52 DEGREES F, 3LBS OF LEAFY GREEN LETTUCE AT 58.5 DEGREES F, AND 3LBS OF CHICKPEA SALAD AT 46 DEGREES F. MAIN KITCHEN: 11LBS OF VARIOUS SAUCES AT 50 DEGREES F, 1LB OF YOGURT AT 53 DEGREES F, 1LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50 DEGREES F, AND 3LBS OF BUTTER AT 50 DEGREES F. BANQUETS: 15LBS OF VARIOUS SAUCES AT 46-52 DEGREES F, 14LBS OF MILK AT 44-49 DEGREES F, 8LBS OF HEAVY CREAM AT 45 DEGREES F, AND 4LBS OF ALMOND MILK AT 47 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYLCE. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO COLD RUNNING WATER NOTED AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BANQUET DISHWASHING AREA. THE WATER AT THE HAND SINK WAS NOTED AT 122 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD OR TEMPERED WATER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN REAR HALLWAY, 10 IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA, 20 IN THE BAR AREA,10 IN THE MAIN DISHWASHING AREA, 20 IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BANQUET AREA IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR SO THE GAUGE CAN PROPERLY DISPLAY THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BANQUET AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE POT WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE POT WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.

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.