SOHO HOUSE/CLUB

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH COUNTERTOP HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE 6TH FLOOR WITH AN INADEQUATE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. ONE OF THE MACHINES DISPLAYED A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND THE OTHER AT 152F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 6-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE 5TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 51F AND HAMBURGERS AT 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT MENUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 6-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE 5TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE MEATS, CHEESE AND CUT FRUITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEFT DOOR GASKET OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE 5TH FLOOR SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY AND SEALS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: ONE OF THE LIGHTBULBS IS MISSING FROM THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA OF THE 5TH FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2595194 ON 5/24/24 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP/DUMP SINK AND THE SALAD PREP STATION/CUTTING BOARD LOCATED ON THE 6TH FLOOR COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 4-DRAWER COOLER LOCATED ON THE 5TH FLOOR COOKS LINE. PANCAKE BATTER, GUACAMOLE, SLICED HAM, BEANS, COOKED MUSHROOMS, SOUR CREAM, CUT TOMATOES, AND COOKED PASTA ARE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 4-DRAWER COOLER LOCATED ON THE 5TH FLOOR COOKS LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 52F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOLER TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP/DUMP SINK AND THE SALAD PREP STATION/CUTTING BOARD LOCATED ON THE 6TH FLOOR COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED A PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/26/2022 REPORT #2556340 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-201.13) OBSERVED RAW WOODEN WALLS WITH STAPLES BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 6TH FLOOR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT IN WHICH WALLS CAN BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13--OBSERVED RAW WOODEN WALLS WITH STAPLES BEHIND BAR ON 6TH FLOOR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT IN WHICH WALLS CAN BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED CHEF USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH SLICED CHEESE TO PUT ON BURGER. MUST WEAR GLOVES OR USE PROPER UTENIL WHEN TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT 5TH FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL. ALSO MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT 5TH FLOOR BAR AREA ADJACENT TO ESPRESSO MACHINE WHERE EMPLOYEES HAVE EASY ACCESSIBILITY TO HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED SHRIMP AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 86.9F. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (Reminder) that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN WALLS WITH STAPLES BEHIND BAR ON 6TH FLOOR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT IN WHICH WALLS CAN BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: : MAIN FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR. DOOR IN ROOM AREA IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR DOES NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE. LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL WOOD COUNTERS AND TABLE TOPS MUST BE SMOOTH AND Easily CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHTING IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE CLUB IN NEED OF ADEQUATE LIGHTING. ALL LIGHTING IN A FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE AT LEAST 540 LUX (50 FOOT CANDLES) AT A SURFACE WHERE A FOOD EMPLOYEE IS WORKING WITH FOOD, UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT CLUB LEVEL FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND SALMON AND CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 47-49 DEGREES. TOTAL COST $115 10 POUNDS PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FLY ACTIVITY IN DISH ROOM, FRONT BAR, SIDE BAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. 10-15 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PROVIDE PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MAIN FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR. DOOR IN ROOM AREA IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR DOES NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE. LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL WOOD COUNTERS AND TABLE TOPS MUST BE SMOOTH AND Easily CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHTING IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE CLUB IN NEED OF ADEQUATE LIGHTING. ALL LIGHTING IN A FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE AT LEAST 540 LUX (50 FOOT CANDLES) AT A SURFACE WHERE A FOOD EMPLOYEE IS WORKING WITH FOOD, UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 5TH FL. DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE 5TH FL.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FLOOR DRAINS IN 6TH FL. 1- COMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR DRAIN UNDER HAND SINK IN COFFEE BAR,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS,FLYING AROUND IN 5TH & 6TH FL.PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ICE MACHINE STORAGE.6TH FL. 1- COMPARTMENT SINK HAS FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/8/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN 5TH FL. PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 5TH FL.WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT AND WHEEL BASES.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA ON 6TH FL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP FROM 5TH FL. FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR CABINETS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT LINE,5TH FL.BEER WALK IN COOLER & 6TH FL. WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT.MUST DELIME 6TH FL. DISH MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN 5TH & 6TH FL. DISH WASHING AREA & BEER WALK IN COOLER,UNDER FRONT PREP AREA COUNTERS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN 5TH FL. DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 5TH FL. DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR NEAR GLASS DISH MACHINE IN 5TH FL. DISH WASHING AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING PICK UP LAMPS IN 5TH FL. FRONT PREP AREA.