THE HOXTON, CHICAGO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing signs in staff/customers restroom. Instructed to Provide.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Found 60 lbs of vacuumed packaged cooked pork in walk-in cooler, individually packaged in 3 lbs portions with no date on packaging. instructed mgr to date all TCS foods that are held in coolers for more than 24hrs.Priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded values at $180.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: Not conforming to the approved HACCP plan procedures. found 2 lbs of fresh fish that is vacuum packaged on site with prep date on 12/18/22. Instructed manager not vacuum package fresh fish and keep for more that 48hrs. priority foundation violation 7-38-005. fish discarded valued at $10.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Found deli cups not air dried after washing. containers stacked inside each other while wet. instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Found deli cups not air dried after washing. containers stacked inside each other while wet. instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

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.