PUBLIC CHICAGO HOTEL

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER AT SEVERAL PREP COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP ON THE INTERIOR DOOR TO THE BASEMENT PREP 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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F AND 70F. UNIT WERE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP ON THE INTERIOR DOOR TO THE BASEMENT PREP 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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40-45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING IN MAIN DINING AREA,1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA,BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. (SERVES AS A FOOD SOURCE FOR INSECTS)

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND UNDER THE COUNTER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF EGGS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.3 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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. PREMISES USING KITCHEN PANS AS ICE BIN COVERS BEHIND PUMP ROOM BAR. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIDS. SEAL BOTTOM OF KITCHEN DOOR LEADING TO REAR HALLWAY. REPAIR BROKEN VANITY TOP IN SMALL EMPLOYEE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS,HINGE AND ALL WORN AREAS OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS OR REPLACE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. (ALSO WHEELS)

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 REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. (KITCHEN PLATFORM, AROUND FLOOR DRAINS,BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS,BEER COOLER AND HALLWAYS). MUST REPAIR BROKEN BASEBOARD IN WOMENS EMPLOYEE SMALL WASHROOM AND IN SUPPLY CLOSET. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND COMPRESSOR ROOMS AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR CONCRETE THRESHOLD AT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASE UNDER MAIN BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 REPAIR DAMAGED WOOD WORK AND CEILING OVER DINING AREAS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING OVER 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND EMPTY STORAGE CLOSET. CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED/ROTTING WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE PRE-SOAK TABLE. REPAIR TILE ACROSS FROM 1ST FLOOR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL HOLES IN CEILING IN CHEFS STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE OF COOKING LIQUOR STORAGE.

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. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON ALL ICE MACHINES, COFFEE,TEA AND ESPRESSO MAKERS AND ANY EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY OR PROVIDE PROOF OF EXISTENCE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HAND SINK BEHIND MAIN BAR. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE TO DUMP SINK AT COFFEE STATION.

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 STORE ALL ITEMS IN GLASSWARE STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST DISCARD ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEHIND BAR, IN KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. (IF ANY UNUSED ITEM REMAINS ON SITE IT MUST BE MAINTAINED AND DESIGNATED AS UNUSED WITH SIGNAGE)