SOHO HOUSE CHICAGO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MAIN FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR. DOOR IN ROOM AREA IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR DOES NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE. LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ICE SCOOPS AT BAR AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL WOOD COUNTERS AND TABLE TOPS MUST BE SMOOTH AND Easily CLEANABE. ALL RAW WATER DAMAGED WOOD MUST BE REPLACED. WOOD FOOD PLATTERS FOR DISPLAY MUST BE REPLACED WHEN WORN. WASTE PIPE ABOVE COFFEE BAR AT ALLIS 2ND FLOOR AREA MUST BE ENCLOSED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CHICKEN SHOP AND ALLIS FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT HAND SINK IN ALLIS FRONT 1ST FRONT BAR HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN 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: FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN 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.