WESTIN RIVER NORTH CHGO HOTEL - EMPLOYEE CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 0PPM CHLORINE IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 100PPM BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD PASTA IN WALKIN COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $6 WEIGHING 4LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON UNDERSIDE OF DISPENSING AREA OF SODA MACHINE AROUND NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREA OF COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREAS OF SODA MACHINE AROUND NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREA OF COFFEE MACHINE.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF LIQUID WASTE WATER IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA 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 STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA 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.