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Public Chicago Hotel

February 4, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1610107 DATED:01/25/2016. NON COMPLIANCE CONTINUED TO OBSERVE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY OVER 30 LIVE INFANT AND ADULT ROACHES IN KITCHEN FOOD-PREP AREAS,DISHMACHINE AREA,CORNER NEAR THE ELEVATOR LIFT,BEHIND COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS,INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO DISHMACHINE AREA,INSIDE MOTORS OF THE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN SERVICE BAR AREA,MORE LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED IN BASEMENT INTO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NERA THE STAIRCASE ALSO, 15 OR MORE LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND RESTING ON WALLS.ALSO,DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN CORNERS AND DISHMACHINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS IN KITCHEN CORNERS AND SEAL AND SECURE WHITE FRP PANELING IN THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 14Priority
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: SEE VIOLATION#14.
code 18
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 Fail on January 25, 2016: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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