JAMES HOTEL CHICAGO

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL CUALK LOOSE/IN POOR REPAIR FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECAULK SAID HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHMACHINE AREA BEHIND, UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINES. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN SMALL PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO USE AS A SINGLE USE OR AIR DRY PROPERLY BEFORE STACKING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IN THE KITCHEN: FOUND A FOOD HANDLER PRESSING FRUIT DOWN ONTO THE PLATE WITH HIS BARE HANDS. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET HEAD OF A DUMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARDS IN A SEPARATE AREA TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT MEAT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AND MAINTIAN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN. ALSO NOTED A VERY SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AS NEEDED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE LIBRARY BAR AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS DETACHED FROM THE WALL IN DRY STORAGE ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL BASEBOARDS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ON THE 2ND FLOOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM FAUCET BASE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASIN PLUMBING LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. A WIRE STORAGE RACK WAS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE SINK SO THAT IT COULD NOT BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT MOVED THE STORAGE RACK AT MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

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 REPLACE ICE MAKER DOOR, BROKEN EDGES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER AT BASEMENT BUTCHER SHOP & UNDER 2-COMP SINK MSUT BE KEPT CLEAN The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUSTY FAN GUARDS/CONDENSERS OF COOLERS & WALL AREAS CLOSER TO THE CEILING AROUND DRY STORAGE RACK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. 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: LEAKY FAUCET KNOBS AT HANDSINK IN DISHROOM & AT FAUCET HEAD OF FRONT HANDSINK (2ND FLOOR). 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.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 NEED OF CLEANING IN DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. DRY STORAGE ROOM THAT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION HAS A FLLOR DRAIN THAT IS SLOW DRAINING. FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.