WESTIN RIVER NORTH CHGO HOTEL- MAIN KITCHEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 3 ENTRY/EXIT DOORS AT BALLROOM ENTERANCE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOORS LEAD OUT TO RIVER AREA. DOORS HAD 1/4 IN GAP WITH LIGHT AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DOORS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE OR NONCOMPLIANCE SUMMARIES BEING POSTED AT ANY OF THE FOOD OUTLETS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPLAY SUMMARIES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS,BOWLS ETC) AT THE DISH WASHER PLATE CADDY AND SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING ON THE KITCHEN MAIN FLOOR AND AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING ON THE KITCHEN MAIN FLOOR AND AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE 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.