WOMAN'S ATHLETIC CLUB OF CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF BEEF IN THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 59.8-60.2 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE 2ND COMPARMENT WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE 1ST COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE BAKERY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO NOTED A BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON WALLS NEXT TO THE BAKERY HAND SINK AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT EACH MOP SINK FAUCET ON THE 7TH FLOOR.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN 4TH AND 7TH FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT CAFE. MUST ALSO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT CAFE. MUST ALSO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.