AMERICAN AIRLINES (T3-H/K)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RINSE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR "FLAGSHIP LOUNGE" KITCHEN IS HARD TO READ. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE IN 2ND FLOOR "FLAGSHIP LOUNGE" KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE FINAL RINSE HIGH TEMERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE TO BE AT 198F.(NORMAL RANGE 180F TO 194F). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINED AND READING BETWEEN I80F TO 194F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF ASSORTED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT HOT THE BUFFET LINE TO BE IMPROPER:-SAUSAGE 124.6F, EGGS 128.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- CHIA OATMEAL 65.4F, EGGS 55.3F, FRIUTS 47.8F, VEGGIE SALAD 48.1F, YOGURT 49.5, PASTA 45.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $253.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. ABOVE VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT OF THE HEAND WASHING MACHINE AT THE 3 FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-PANEER CHEESE 50.3F, PASTA 48.7F, RICE 48F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 36 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $107.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FLAGSHIP CLUB. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO A BAR ON WHEELS BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA EMPLOYEE MAKING DRINKS FOR CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME LOCATED AT FRONT NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE (FLAGSHIP CLUB).A HAND SINK IS REQUIRED IN,OR IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO,ALL FOOD/BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA (INCLUDING BAR AREAS) OR COMPLETELY REMOVE SAID BAR OPERATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c),CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE ADMIRALS CLUB NEAR THE BUFFET SELF SERVICE AREA.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (ADMIRALS CLUB).OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 44.6F-48.7F,GUACAMOLE AT 47.3F,SOUR CREAM 46.5F.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE BAR AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB).ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FLAGSHIP CLUB. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB);WATER TEMPERATURE AT 71.4F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED PLUMBER FOR SERVICE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON ENTIRE SALAMANDER COOKING UNIT LOCATED IN THE (FLAGSHIP CLUB) AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE MENS WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLED DEBRIS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AREA LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB) AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP ON EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB)AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GREEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR LIQUOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD ITEMS IN THE BUFFET TABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RECAULK BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALL IN FRONT BUFFET SERVICE AREA AND IN THE BAR AREA (ADMIRAL 2ND FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (FLAGSHIP 1ST FLOOR).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP AND SIDES OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE (ADMIRAL SECOND FLOOR) WITH CALCIUM/LIME BUILD-UP.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE (BUFFET SERVICE AREA). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (FLAGSHIP SIDE FIRST FLOOR).

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION (BEHIND BAR/ADMIRAL CLUB). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A MECHANICAL WARE WASHING/DISH MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO FIX. WAREWASHING MACHINE TAG 'HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. (CORRECTED ON SITE - CHLORINE SANITIZER PROVIDED- FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON DISPLAY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COVERED DRINKING CUPS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTH STORED IN A BUCKET.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP OF DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA (FLAGSHIP AND ADMIRAL AREA).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES WITH GREASE, DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN DISH WASHING AREA (FLAGSHIP AREA).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK BEHIND BAR (ADMIRAL BAR AREA)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER/CORNER OF DISH MACHINE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN ADMIRAL PREP/COOKING AREA.