SOHO HOUSE CHICAGO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: COLD HOLDING DRAWERS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM WOOD BURNING PIZZA OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AT PIZZA EAST FOUND AT 45.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND FRESH FISH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA OF PIZZA EAST AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45 DEGREES. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL PREPARED AND SERVED. PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED OVER 24 HOURS IN PIZZA EAST 2ND PREP KITCHEN AREA MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO USE PANS OR TRAYS ON STORAGE RACKS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FRESHLY BAKED BREAD IS COOLED, STORAGE RACKS CANNOT BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED.

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: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING IN THE CHICKEN SHOP 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA: INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND CABINETS, AND SHELVES.

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: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT 2ND FLOOR CHICKEN SHOP FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS ON LOWER LEVEL.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL BOXES AND ARTICLES STORED IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND WALK-IN COOLERS ON LOWER LEVEL MUST PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL BOXES AND ARTICLES STORED IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND WALK-IN COOLERS ON LOWER LEVEL MUST PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.