WALDORF ASTORIA CHICAGO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR IN DISREPAIR ON ICE MACHINE # 1 IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS OUT OF ORDER IN MAIN KITCHEN (OUT OF ORDER SIGNAGE POSTED). MUST REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER TESTING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (SUCH AS A WATERPROOF THERMOMETER OR HEAT STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATIION ISSUED

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED WITH DUCT TAPE ON BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN KITCHEN NEAR HAND SINK/COFFEE MACHINES ON 3RD FLOOR. MUST HAVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE REPAIRED. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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: OBSERVED LOW GROUT IN FLOOR BETWEEN TILES OF FLOOR IN DISH AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MANY EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT, VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MANY EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT, VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.