RADISSON BLU AQUA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/oserved live fruit flies/gnats(15 )in bar area(Filini Bar/restaurant) at time of complaint inspection. Citation Issued 7-38-020. Serious Violation.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ice machine cover, gaskets in state of disrepair/broken, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards in 2nd floor prep kitchen(Filini kitchen), that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks in Filini bar/restaurant(1st floor) that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in Filini kitchen prep area, and by dish machine , in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, in banquet area, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving in 17th floor(lounge) had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks in Filini bar area, kitchen prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving/cabinets in 17th, bar area, kitchen areas(1st floor, 2nd floor)not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment/ shelving in 17th floor kitchen/lounge area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in Filini bar/kitchen areas under heavy equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep areas under heavy equipment, dish machine areas, and kitchen storage shelving(1st floor, 2nd floor) not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had gaps/peeling paint in main kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in Filini main kitchen not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walls in main kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walk in cooler walls, fan guards in main kitchen not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had gaps/peeling paint in main kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in Filini main kitchen not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walls in main kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walk in cooler walls, fan guards in main kitchen not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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.