HOLIDAY INN/BAR LOUIE

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED/FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES/NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, EGGS, ETC.) ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE RANGES BETWEEN 47.1 F AND 49.0 F- COOLER UNDER GRILL IN PREP AREA, DRESSING REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA (BY END OF COOKLINE) AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. FOUND HAM, CHICKEN, PORK, BURGERS, ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEWTWEEN 47.1 F AND 55.0 F- BEEF BURGERS, RAW CHICKEN, BEEF, HAM, PORK, DRESSING, CREAM CHEESE, PASTA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 160 F, WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL OF 180 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH RINS AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT POT WASH 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES ALSO OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2 GAP AT DOOR STRIP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINIOS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, LOGBOOK MUST BE ON PREMISES ALSO MUST RODENT PROOF SIDE/EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING (COOLER UNDER GRILL). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS/COOLERS DOOR CORNERS AND HINDGES. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/LOW GROUT ALONG COOKLINE AND ALONG WALL BY FLAT BREAD COOKER. MUST REGROUT/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALLS FLOORBASE IN PREP AREA UNDER EXHAUST FAN SWITCHES ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS AND CLEAN WALLS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: BURGER PATTIES REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, BELOW GRILL, ABIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.9 F, FOUND BEEF BURGERS/CHICKEN HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.0 F AND 46.9 F- BEEF BURGERS, TURKEY AND PULLED PORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL SAID PONTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED (BEEF, CHICKEN, HAM, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BANQUET WALK IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR, BY FREEZER DOOR AND ON FREEZER CONDENSER ALSO OBSERVED SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING BY FRYERS. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN/KEEP INTERIOR OF SAID FLOOR DRAIN DRY.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETERS INSIDE SOME COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP ON BOXES WITH FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE DESERT WALK IN COOLER. (FOODS INSIDE BOXES WERE PROTECTED). INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER ON REGULAR BASES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON WALLS AND CEILING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BETWEEN THE SERVICE COOLER AND THE STEAM TABLE LINE OF THE PREP AREA. MANAGER STATES THEY USE THE WATER TO FILL UP THE STEAM TABLE. (NOTED SPOONS INSIDE SINK).ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF HAND WASH SINK AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA HANDLING ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS (SALAD,CHICKEN MEAT ETC), THEN WENT TO THE WALK IN COOLER TO GET RAW FOOD ITEMS (CUT VEGETABLES ETC) AND CONTINUED PREPPING WITHOUT EITHER CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE BAR WASHING HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT USING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS ON REGULAR BASIS AND AT DESIGNATED HAND WASH SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-010(A).

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT DISH WASHER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE BAR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE. (TEMPERATURE AT THE PREP AREA MACHINE WAS 175.7F WHILE TEST STRIP AT THE BAR (CHEMICAL SANITIZER)WAS READING OPPM. MAINTENANCE ARRIVED AT ABOUT 1:25 PM AND REPAIRED THE DISH MACHINE AT THE FOOD PREP. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECTS THEN CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-020

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING FROM THE SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP ON BOXES WITH FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE DESERT WALK IN COOLER. (FOODS INSIDE BOXES WERE PROTECTED). INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER ON REGULAR BASES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AND AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON WALLS AND CEILING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BETWEEN THE SERVICE COOLER AND THE STEAM TABLE LINE OF THE PREP AREA. MANAGER STATES THEY USE THE WATER TO FILL UP THE STEAM TABLE. (NOTED SPOONS INSIDE SINK).ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF HAND WASH SINK AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP COUNTER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label exterior of all containers.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert all cleaned utensils to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk-in freezer(first)has massive build-up of ice. Instructed to defrost unit. Ice bins in bar area not protected during storage. Instructed that ice must be covered in ice bin at all times during storage. Cold holding unit on cooking line not working. Instructed to repair unit.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Can opener, exterior between cooking equipment, storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor behind cooking equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation and light covers through out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall tile and coving tile through out prep and storage areas not maintained. Instructed to replace all missing wall and coving tile.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Llight bulbs under exhaust hood not working. Instructed to replace all non-working bulbs.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Backflow preventer and water line under dish machine chemical container storage leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent water leaking from both areas. Utility sink inside closet not maintained. Instructed to repair drainline and cover open drain

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not visible inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. NEED TO PUT LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER OF THE FOOD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER FOR ONE OF THE 2 COMPT SINK(MISSNG ONE DRAIN). MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT HANDLE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE LIDS OF THE BULK CONTAINERS, THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER FOR THE BREAD, FOR THE CAKE, THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA, EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, THE DEEP FRYER, THE GRILL (WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED), AND THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BACK PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE CABINETS BEHIND THE BAR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING IN DETAIL: FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE TABLE,UNDER THE DEEP FRYER,UNDER THE PALLETS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE REAR AREA,UNDER AND SIDE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE MIDDLE, UNDER THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, INSIDE THE BAR STORAGE ROOM ,AND THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER IN THE SERVING/WAIT STATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD IN FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE BAR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE BREAD COOLER AND THE 2 DOOR COOLER INSIDE THE BAR STORAGE ROOM. PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE SODA CRATE INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM OF THE BAR. ALSO THE JOINT OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FRONT HOOD AND REAR PREP AREA HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSON ALLOWED IN THE PREP AREA KITCHEN. (OBSERVED SALES LADY PASSING BY AND TOOK A CUP OF COFFEE IN THE PREP AREA, (WHILE I'M DOING THE INSPECTION).