Whitehall Hotel/Kirei

June 12, 2023 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS (CHOPPED TOMATOES, EGGS, SALMON ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 2Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS ON SITE USED TO CLEAN UP A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT THAT COULD OCCUR IN THE STABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 5Priority
  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
    Inspector note: Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods EGGS, SUSHI, FISH, STEAK(Disclosure) by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions (Reminder)". MUST PROVIDE. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 25
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
    Inspector note: NO RECORDS (LAB REPORT) TO VERIFY PH AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR SUSHI RICE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 29
  • Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods
    Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #29.
    code 32
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS ATTACHED TO COFFEE PREP AREA, AND ON FLOORS EMPLOYEE LOCKER/UNIFROM ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS AIR DRYING ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKET WITH @ LEAST 50PPM SANITIZER STRENTH WHILE IN BETWEEN USE.
    code 41
  • Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED KITCHENWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OS CONTAMINATION.
    code 45
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALL OF STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO COFFEE/BEVERAGE PREP AREA AS WELL AS WOMENS LOCKEROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER, DRY STORAGE AREA ATTACHED TO REAR PREP AREA, AND NEAR WIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 5, 2022: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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