RENAISSANCE CHICAGO O'HARE HOTEL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER WITHIN STAFF LUNCH AREA AND MISSING THERMOMETER WITHIN BANQUET SERVER STATION REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARDS IN "COOK TO ORDER" AREA UNCLEAN WITH DARK GROOVES. REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMUALTION. OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN: BEHIND BAR UNDER BEER LINES, IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOK TO ORDER AREA, IN EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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: STORE ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ONLY. ORGANIZE EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM WITH ALL ITEMS ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO MONITOR AND DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

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: STORE ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ONLY. ORGANIZE EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM WITH ALL ITEMS ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO MONITOR AND DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

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.