Embassy Suites Hotel

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACK TO REMOVE DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE SELF SERVICE CEREAL BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES TO REMOVE BUILDUP.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO GRILL AND OMELETTE BAR.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER FROM THE INTERIOR REACH-IN NEXT TO THE GRILL AND OMELETTE BAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT CEILING IN THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. FOUND ABOVE WITH GREASE AMND GRIME BUILD-UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT THE MAIN COOKING SERVICE LINE AND UNDER THE HAND SINK AREA TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRI TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. MUST ALSO REGROUT ENTIRE FLOOR AT ABOVE STATED AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST THE TEMP VALVE IN THE MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM AT THE HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 85F MINIMUM FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AT ALL TIMES. ALSO MUST INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE LADIES STAFF RESTROOM HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COOK TO ORDER PREP AREA WITH OUT A HOT WATER KNOB TO ACCESS THE HOT WATER AND NO HOT WATER AT THE MENS EMPLOYEE LOCKER/RESTROOM EXPOSED HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLUMBING UNDER SANITIZE AND WASH BASINS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK HOT KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OBSERVED FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NEXT TO THE OMELETTE STATION. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 125F. THE MACHINE WAS BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION TO SANITIZE DISHES. MUST REPAIR TEMPERATURE GAUGES AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F. ALSO, THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT THE BAR AREA WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND BAR. APPROXIMATELY 150 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AT THE OMELETTE STATION, DISHWASHING AND FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE OMELETTE STATION AND THE HALLWAY BEHIND THE PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP LINE COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, FLOOR OF BOTH DISHWASH AREAS. ELIMINATE STANDING WATER FROM THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN DISHROOM. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF THE MAIN KITCHEN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS AT 143.0F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF THE MAIN KITCHEN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE BREAKFAST GRILL AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN OR USE A DIFFERENT SINK FOR HAND WASHING.

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. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRI, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT 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.. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON CEILING ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FAUCET SPRAYER AT THE BREAKFAST BUFFET'S DISHROOM AREA BE FIXED (BROKEN SPRING LINE ON THE TOP OF THE SPRAYER), & STAY HOOKED-UP TO THE WALL WHEN NOT IN USE. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN FIRST FLOOR DISHROOM AREA (23-ON WALLS & CEILING AROUND THE MACHINE, 8-NOTED ON WALLS AT HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THIS AREA). MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINES, DE-LIME EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN, DUSTY COMPRESSORS OF MOST COOLERS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUST OR FOOD STAINS ON CEILING TILES/PANELS AT ALL PREP AREAS MSUT BE KEPT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY AT THE BREAKFAST SERVING/DINING AREA & MAIN KITCHEN. LEAK ON CEILING ABOVE A BOTTLED SODA COOLER,IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA MUST BE FIXED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK ON WATER LINES BEHIND ICE MACHINE & OVEN AT MAIN KITCHEN, AT FRONT PANEL OF DISHMACHINE (RINSE SIDE).

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL MOP BUCKETS MUST KEPT CLEAN & DRY WHEN NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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.

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. Floors in liqour storage and banquet halls in need of cleaning to remove build-up.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Lobby bar faucet in need of repair. must correct