WESTIN RIVER NORTH CHGO HOTEL - EMBER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: (7-38-030) FOUND THE BAR DISHMACHINE AT 132F RINSE TEMP. WITH 0-PPM OF SANITIZER, AFTER THE BAR ATTENDANT HAD USED IT. AFTER 3-4 TIMES OF RUNNING THE MACHINE, IT WAS STILL RINSING AT A LOW TEMP., WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF SANITIZER DISPENSING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX & KEEP AT 100-PPM CHLORINE OR 200-PPM QUATS AT LOW-TEMP OR KEEP AT 180F OR ABOVE-IF HIGH TEMP RINSE IS DESIRED. (UNIT TAGGED). Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: A SNEEZEGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE BREAKFAST BUFFET TABLE FOR ALL THE BOWLS DISPLAYED WITH CUT-UP FRUITS (FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR USE DOME COVERS/LIDS, TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS AT BAR & SUSHI STATION; SODA GUN HOLDERS & CABINETS UNDER PREP STATIONS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS AT BAR & SUSHI STATION; SODA GUN HOLDERS & CABINETS UNDER PREP STATIONS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.