Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro

August 19, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE RINSING TONGS IN THE HAND WASHING SINK NEAR THE HOT FOOD LINE. A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF SODA NOZZLES AT BAR . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN A PREP COOLER BEHIND THE HOT FOOD LINE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TI KEEP TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. RAW EGGS, 1 GAL, 47F, $20 DELI MEATS, 20 LBS, 50F, $80 RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES, 28.5 LBS, 51F, $72 RAW STEAK, 7 LBS, 49F, $70 RAW CHICKEN, 10 LBS, 49F, $30 CHICKEN WINGS, 10 LBS, 49F, $30 VEGGIE DIP , 2 LBS, 49F, $6
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREP COOLER BEHIND HOT FOOD LINE AT 50F, WITH TCS/RTE FOODS INSIDE. FOOD DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER SERVICED, AND KEEP COLD TEMPERATURE ON COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. In a mechanically refrigerated unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 37
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON STORAGE RACK IN DISH-WASHING AREA, AND AT THE HOT FOOD LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER B. ALSO, ADJUST LOWER THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK IN THE SALAD/COLD PREP AREA, AND AT THE HAND-SINK NEAR THE HOT FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST 3-COMP SINK OR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE WATER ACCUMULATION FROM PREP COOLER THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISH-WASHING AREA, REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR, AND REPAIR LEAKY WALL PIPE AT DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH-WASHING AREA. ALSO, REPAIR NON WORKING SINK IN LADIES CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, WALK IN COOLERS, AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 16, 2018: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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