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

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OFTHE ICE MACHINES,IN THE KITCHEN ABD BEHIND THE BAR, NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1501917 DATED 11/17/14. #38-NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP AREA FOR WAFFLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

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: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE SAME COOLER (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. DEEP FRYER INTERIOR BOTTOM PART WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD/CANOPY BY THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE ON THE WALL BY THE PREP BEHIND THE BAR, ALSO UNDER THE EXPOSED SINK. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA BY THE BAR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. MISSING BASEBOARD UNDER THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RAILING FOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA RUSTED . MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. WALL TILES MISSING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING END CAPS OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING END CAPS OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.