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Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

May 10, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE BEVERAGE BAR,LE BAR,BANQUETS TOILET ROOMS FOR MEN'S & WOMEN'S,CUSTOMERS MEN'S & WOMEN'S ON 2ND. FL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN BANQUETS TOILETROOMS WOMEN'S AT 65.1F,89.6F,93.7F AND 1ST SINK NOT OPERABLE AND MEN'S AT 83.9F & 89.6F.2ND FL. CUSTOMERS MEN'S 96.1F & 96.3F AND WOMEN'S 92.3F LAST RIGHT SIDE SINK.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT HAND SINKS AT 1:45 P.M.(COS) • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH MACHINE WASHING AREA MAIN KITCHEN.
code 10Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS AND DISH WASHERS.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER TURNING HIS HAT AROUND WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND THEN HANDLING FOOD TRAYS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS,THEN OBSERVED ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVED CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING DIRTY TO CLEAN DISHES.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS DURING INSPECTION. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 8Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY A MALE EMPLOYEE SUCH AS REMOVING TOAST FROM THE TOASTER WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND PLACE IN A PAPER BAG TO BE SENT FOR ROOM SERVICE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO USE UTENSILS OR DELI PAPER TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE BEING USED AND FINAL RINSE SANITIZING AT 160.0F MUST HAVE AT 180.0F. ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE AND MADE ADJUSTMENTS AND NOW FINAL RINSE IS AT 189.0F.MUST MONITOR & MAINTAIN.ALSO,OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED MANUEL WAREWASHING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0.0 PPM'S WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED BY MALE EMPLOYEE.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO DRAIN SINK AND SET UP AGAIN WITH PROPER SANITIZER THAT IS AT 300 PPM'S AT THIS TIME. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR BANQUET PREP COOLER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENTRY/EXIT DOOR IN LE BAR AREA MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT OFF OF FLOOR IN PASTRY WALK IN FREEZER.
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN HALLWAY DISH STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS.
code 44
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY EMPLOYEE.
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN 2ND FL BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA,CHEF WALK IN FREEZER,PASTRY WALK IN COOLER. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE IN FRONT LINE BAR AREA BEVERAGE COOLER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM 1ST FL. MAIN KITCHEN-INTERIOR PARTS AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FRYER AND SHELVING UNITS.CAFETERIA/BANQUET-ROLLING CART.LE BAR- EXTERIOR OF CABINETS.STAFF CAFETERIA-SODA MACHINE AND DRIP TRAY.BANQUET KITCHEN-COUNTER TOP,INTERIOR PARTS AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE & CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARDS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.CAFETERIA/BANQUET-1- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY FAUCET.BANQUET KITCHEN-1- COMPARTMENT LEAKY FAUCET.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUIDS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS, BAR AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN HALLWAY.1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN-GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.PASTRY-GROUT FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.LE BAR-DAMAGED WALL BASE AT HOST AREA.BANQUET KITCHEN-LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FLOOR TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA- DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE DIM LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CAFETERIA/BANQUET.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 25, 2023: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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