SOFITEL CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO SANITIZER DISPENSED AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON FINAL FINSE, FOUND UTENSILS IN MCHINE THAT WERE BEING WASHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CL CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. BY THE END OF INSPECTION TECH ARRIVED AND FIXED THE CL PUMP.

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.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN KITCHEN BEING USED TO VACUUM PACKAGE FISH AND OTHER RAW AND COOKED FOODS FOR A STORAGE PERIOD MORE THAN 48 HOURS. NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN OR VARIANCE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE THIS SPECIAL PROCESS, MACHINE IS TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, 67 LBS OF RAW UNFROZEN FISH AND COOKED PORK DISCARDED VALUED AT $406.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY TRAPS INSTALLED ABOVE OPEN FOOD STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM CLEAN UTENSILS AND OPEN FOODS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD, INSTRUCTED TO TRIM OR WEAR BEARD GUARD.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: DELI CONTAINER NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY UTENSILS AFTER WASHING

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SLICER AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.

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: INSULATION FOR COOLING LINES IN POOR REPAIR FOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSULATION FOR COOLING LINES IN POOR REPAIR FOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.