THE RACQUET CLUB OF CHICAGO

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TWO HOLES UNDER THE PREP TABLE ON THE BAKING AND PASTRY SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE POTATOES IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED TO THE RIGHT SIDE AFTER THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ANOTHER FORM OF STORAGE THAT CAN BE EASILY CLEANED UNDER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYER, STOVE UNIT) WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST AND POSSIBLE SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND ACTIVITY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRI AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE WALLS WITH A LIGHT BUILD UP OF DIRT AND STAINS AS WELL AS THE BAKING AND PASTRY AREA BEHIND THE LARGE FLOOR STAND MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS NEAR THE DINNERWARE WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSBILE CONTAMINATION OF DISHES STORED IN AREA BELOW.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SERVICE PLATE, SAUCERS AND OTHER ITEMS USED FOR SERVICE NEAR VENTILATION AIR VENTS NOT COVERED OR INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVICE WARE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA AS WELL AS THE CONERS UNDER THE DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MUST GO THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGED PRODUCTS SUCH AS GROUND PORK AND STEAKS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH NO HACCP/VARIANCE APPROVED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE NOT FOUND ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE THIS PRACTICE UNTIL RECEIVING AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $65 DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING UNTIL RECEIVING A VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR (NEAR CHEMICAL STORAGE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE DUMPSTER) HAS AN OPEN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR AND AT MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHBOWLS LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE AND SEVERAL REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGED PRODUCTS SUCH AS FOIE GRAS AND BACON ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH NO VARIANCE APPROVED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MACHINE AND PRODUCT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE THIS PRACTICE UNTIL RECEIVING AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING UNTIL RECEIVING A VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT COFFEE SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS IN REAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COOKING AND SERVING FOOD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR ONE PREP SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 03/15/2019 REPORT2279452 NOT CORRECTED. 58 : FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (PRIME BEEF, SQUID) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED VINEGAR ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed no labels or dates on potentially hazardous foods, mushroom gravy, roasted turkey, etc., in meat walk in cooler. Informed manager that any foods stored over 24 hours must be clearly labeled with date and name. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed black mold like substance embedded in the caulking along rear 3 compartment sink splash board area. Instructed manager to remove, resurface and maintain at all times.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed food splatter and black mold like substance, on walls and ceilings in produce walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed ice buildup on freezer condenser in walking freezer on ground floor, near exit door. Instructed manager to remove. Maintain at all times.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed cracks and crevices throughout floor tile area in high temperature dish washing room. Instructed manager to repair/re-grout and maintain at all times, to prevent live fly harborage. Maintain at all times. Observed dried scale deposits and stains, along floor and wall junction underneath dishwasher, at rear end of machine. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain it all times.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE CARD BOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE BASEMENT EXIT DOORWAY. MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES OR MAINTAIN 6-INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND GREASE BUILD-UP AND GRIME AT ALL EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT EXHUST CANOPY ON THE MAIN COOKING LINE AND ALSO EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS IN THE PASTRY COOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS/STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED ALL GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH OVERFLOWING.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO. FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINERS COVERED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAINED. COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS/STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.