CAFFE MERCATO (HILTON O'HARE MAIN LOBBY)

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE FRONT/SOUTH DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF (48.0F-49.2F).UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REFRIGERATION SERVICE DURING THIS INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT/SOUTH DISPLAY COOLER.FOUND HUMMUS AT 47.6F,ASSORTED CHICKEN SALADS AT 48.0F-51.0F,HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES AT 52.0F,ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES AT 49.5F,TUNA PANINIS AT 54.4F,YOGURTS AT 50.0F ETC.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROX:30 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $100.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER(S) CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the vent cover for the display cooler mounted in the cooler to have dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the cabinet under the exposed handsink to have water stains and worn surfaces. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the exposed handsink with low hot water pressure. Instructed to increase and maintain.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT WORKING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINIOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #123577 DATED ON 05/09/13 NOT CORRECTED- #33 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN SINK, #34 OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, #40 SANDWICH DISPLAY COOLER THEROMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/13/14). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN SINK.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SANDWICH DISPLAY COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NOTED MANAGEMENT USING MILK CRATES TO STORE BEVERAGES) FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET IN PREP AREA.------MUST CLEAN AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK (REAR AREA) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR LEVEL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD AND LIGHT FIXTURES WIT DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE SERVICE/DISPLAY AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE CLUTTER STORED IN REAR, BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE/WALL (NOTED HEAVY DUST AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,WASTE WATER FROM MIDDLE SINK BACKING UP INTO THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES IN THE BIG KITCHEN OF HILTON;TECHNICIAN CAME TO CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP ,PIPES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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. PLASTIC COVER FOR DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN 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. FLOOR THRUOUT BACK OF THE PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND DOOR OF PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN