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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SINK TO THE RIGHT OF BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED FLATWARE STORED UNCOVERED IN DISHROOM STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FLATWARE OR STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER SUPPLY SHALL BE SUPPLIED THROUGHOUT RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE COLD WATER RESTORED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM OF KITCHEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BEVERAGE MACHINES IN RESTAURANT KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON BEVERAGE MACHINES IN RESTAURANT KITCHEN SO THAT THEY SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.

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 SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.