SOFITEL CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY WASHING AND RINSING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WASH TEMPERATURE @ 133.0F AND FINAL RINSE @ 149F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREA TABLES IN REAR WITH RUSTY SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA 3rd FLOOR WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO ENSURE PROPER WASHING OF UTENSILS, GLASSWARE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DUMP SINK LOCATED IN BAR ATTACHED TO DINING ROOM IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD CONDITION.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DUMP SINK LOCATED IN BAR ATTACHED TO DINING ROOM IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD CONDITION.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.