WALDORF ASTORIA CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, SHRIMP STOCK AND SOUS VIDE ITEMS)STORED IN VACUUM PACKAGED PLASTIC IN WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER ON 5TH AND 3RD FL. A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND ALSO 2 CIRCULATORS FOR SOUS VIDE MACHINE ONE IN USE AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MANAGER STATED THAT THE FOODS IN QUESTION WERE VACUUM PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 36LBS OF VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS AND APPROX. 245LBS OF FROZEN FOOD ITEMS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. TOTAL APPROX. VALUE $1500.00. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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: OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON CEILING IN BANQUET KITCHEN AREA AND DISHROOM LEADING TO DISHWARE STORAGE AREA.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH DEBRIS ON COMPACTOR AND GROUND AROUND IT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN BETWEEN AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT COFFEE STATION OF FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND BREEDING.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN DISHWARE STORAGE AREA OF DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN DISHWARE STORAGE AREA OF DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.

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.