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Ivy Hotel

September 28, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERNAL panel/lid WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN @ 45.6F, COOKED STEAK @48.6, GALLON ON MILK @49.1F, SLICED HAM @52.3F,4 LBS SHRIMP @ 52.4F, 3LBS COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS @55.8F. ALL SAID FOODS WERE STORED IN 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED, INSTRUCTED PIC TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD ITEMS VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
code 40
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINES IN PREP ARE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE ICE BIN IN CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
code 44
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL SHELVING UNITS, WIRED RACKS STORED ON ROLLING CARTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA USED TO SEASONINGS, KITCHENWARE, FLOURS, NUTS ETC, WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS STORED, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING NEAR STORAGE/WIC/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE FOR CFM ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 18, 2022: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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