SOHO HOUSE CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR EACH CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND EVERY BAR. MUST ALSO PROVIDE SEPARATION ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE CHICKEN SHOP FRONT PREP LINE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BARRIER AT THE PIZZA EAST FRONT PREP AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE COUNTER AND THE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROTECT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: LARGE DISH MACHINES IN THE 1ST AND 5TH FLOOR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL THE PROPER MECHANICAL DETERGENT DISPENSER AT EACH MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT ALL WASHROOM DOORS. ( IN THE CHICKEN SHOP AREA WHERE MISSING,ON THE 4TH FLOOR & 6TH FLOOR WHERE MISSSING.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PIZZA EAST AREA. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK IN THE 5TH FLOOR PREP KITCHEN AND THE 4TH FLOOR BAR AREA BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PIZZA EAST AREA. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK IN THE 5TH FLOOR PREP KITCHEN AND THE 4TH FLOOR BAR AREA BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.