RITZ-CARLTON WATER TOWER 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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL (7-38-020). FOUND 16-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WALLS & CEILING INSIDE THE BUTCHER SHOP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE THRU-OUT & ELIMINATE SOURCE. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.

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: ANY WORN-OUT/RIPPED CAULKING ALONG SPLASH GUARDS OF SINKS & DISHMACHINES MUST BE REPLACED. COOLER DOOR HINGES AT PASTRY SHOP MUST BE RE-ALIGNED. GREASE TRAP AT DISHROOM BEHIND FRONT BAR MUST BE REPLACED (HEAVY CORROSION ON THE BASE & SIDES). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOOR OF SMALL COOLERS, CABINETS UNDER CAFETERIA COOK'S LINE, EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & DISHMACHINES-DUE TO LIME BUILD-UP, FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS OR DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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: POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE COOK'S LINE & DISHROOMS. BROKEN/MISSING TILES MUST BE REPLACED. FLOOR DRAINS IN THE HALLWAY OF THE 11TH FLOOR NEED DETAILED CLEANING ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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: CRACKED TILED WALLBASES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DOORWAYS & ANY TILES THAT ARE PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL MUST BE SEALED. ANY OPENING AROUND PIPES BEHIND BIG KETTLES MUST BE SEALED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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: CRACKED TILED WALLBASES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DOORWAYS & ANY TILES THAT ARE PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL MUST BE SEALED. ANY OPENING AROUND PIPES BEHIND BIG KETTLES MUST BE SEALED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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.