Whitehall Hotel/Kirei

June 20, 2023 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings1

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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 RE-INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (EGGS, SALMON, MILK, SLICED TOMATOES) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 2Priority
  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
    Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION # 59.
    code 25
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
    Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #59.
    code 29
  • Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods
    Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #59.
    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
  • Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ON REPORT #2577150 ON 6/12/23.VIOLATIONS STATE 25)3-603.11"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. #29) 8-103.12(B) 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. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 12, 2023: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 11 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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