SOHO HOUSE CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NO SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE FOR 1 CONTAINER OF BLUE POINT OYSTERS AND 1 CONTAINER OF CARAQUET OYSTERS IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $ 200 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TAGS IN PLACE WITH SHELLFISH UNTIL EMPTY/USED AND MAINTAIN TAGS ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B2 CRITICAL.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: UNAPPROVED VACUUM PACKAGING OCCURING ON SITE. OBSERVED BAGS OF PORK SHOULDER AND CHICKEN TINGA IN WALK-IN COOLER. MGR STATES VACUUM PACKAGING PRODUCT ON SITE HOWEVER, UNABLE TO LOCATE MACHINE AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL FROM HEALTH DEPT TO VACUUM PACK ON SITE. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS, $200 VALUE. CITATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: APPROX 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN 5TH FLOOR BAR AND 6TH FLOOR BAR AREA. DEAD FLY NOTED ON COUNTERTOP. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, MEATBALLS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR 6TH FLOOR BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. WORN CUTTING BOARD AT 5TH FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE/MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR 6TH FLOOR BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. WORN CUTTING BOARD AT 5TH FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE/MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

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.