RADISSON BLU AQUA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE WHILE BEING USED, 0PPM OBTAINED ON TEST STRIPS, MACHINE IS RUNNING ON EMPTY CHLORINE JUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: REFER TO VIOLATION #32

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: FOUND VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN, FACILITY USING MACHINE TO VACUUM PACKAGE FRESH FISH AND OTHER MEATS AND HOLD FOR MORE THAN 5 DAYS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE AND DISCARD 10 LBS OF FRESH SALMON VALUED AT $60, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( POWDERED SUGAR...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL 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: ICE SCOOP PLACED ON ICE CUBES AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP PLACED ON ICE CUBES AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

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.