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Public Chicago Hotel

January 25, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN BAR AREA AND IN HALLWAY CORRIDOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.ALSO, 1 LIVE ROACH WAS FOUND CRAWLING ON WALL INSIDE THE BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER AND 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BENEATH A LIQUOR CRATE IN THE 1ST FLOOR SERVICE KITCHEN BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BREAKFAST SAUSAGES, PASTAS,ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON LIQUOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER ALL MICROWAVES,COFFEE STATION,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PASTRY AREAS AND INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 24, 2015: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings 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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