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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1501904 DATES 11/17/2014 #35 NOTED STAINED CEILING THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN MAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE FOOD UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED WHEN BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND WORN OUT CAULK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. FOUND INTERIOR OF FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING DUE TO GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FRYERS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALL THRU OUT ALONG BASE BOARD THRU OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN KITCHEN AND ALL CORNERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND WATER IN BETWEEN TILES INN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES THRU OUT DISH WASHING AREA. FOUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GAPS NEEDED TO BE SEALED AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS THRU OUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD /CANOPY ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD /CANOPY ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.