PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
RITZ-CARLTON WATER TOWER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
RITZ-CARLTON WATER TOWER
(AKA: MAIN KITCHEN/ EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA)
160 E PEARSON ST, CHICAGO 60611
Restaurant
October 9, 2013
Short Form Complaint
License #1823689
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 9, 2013. The inspection type was "Short Form Complaint" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 1 violation during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE BEING USED FOR HAMBURGERS. MANAGEMENT COULD NOT PROVIDE HACCP PLAN APPROVAL LETTER FOR MACHINE. TAGGED MACHINE. ALSO, MANAGEMENT DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 27 POUNDS OF VACUUM PACKAGED BURGERS FOUND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. HAMBURGER APPROXIMATE COST 162DOLLARS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection