Waldorf Astoria Chicago

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED ON 3RD FLOOR LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-56 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 GALLONS OF MILK AND 1 GALLON OF HALF AND HALF ($20) PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATI...

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE C...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

"OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE 1ST FLOOR LOUNGE AND 2ND FLOOR BAR LOUNGE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FO...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK ON 5TH FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT & COLD WATER: INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT & COLD WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AVALIABLE HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW HAND SINK HAS HOT & COLD...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR LOUNGE AND 2ND FLOOR BAR LOUNGE HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VI...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DISH AREA ON 5TH FLOOR DISH AND DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE 5TH FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION# 60

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589487 CONDUCTED ON 2/13/24: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hands washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to provide.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Missing thermometer noted in prep coolers at main kitchen. Instructed to provide.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Spoons in-use kept in stagnate water at room temperature, Instructed to keep in clean dry container or under cold running water.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Broken gaskets at prep cooler next to pizza oven, instructed to replace.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Insulation around cold lines in walk-in cooler in poor repair, instructed to repair and maintain.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No Allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Weak hot water pressure at several hand washi sinks, instructed to provide under city pressure.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hands washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to provide.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

Not conforming with approved HACCP plan, found several vacuum packaged TCS foods not dated 10 lbs of cooked beef, 10 lbs of vacuum packaged raw unfrozen fish held in walk-in cooler for more than 48hours, instructed manager to adhere to HACCP plan r...

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

bulk food container not labeled ( salt, sugar... ) instructed to label and maintain.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No temperature measuring devices for high temp dish washing machines. instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Damaged wall surfaces next to prep table at the upper level kitchen. instructed to provide a durable smooth surface.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inadequate hands washing facilities, water temperature at all hand wash sinks at main kitchen 128f-130f.unable to wash hands, instructed manager to keep hand wash sinks temperature between 100-120f. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C) during in...

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

Not conforming with approved HACCP plan, found several vacuum packaged chilled TCS foods not dated in walk-in cooler, instructed manager to adhere to HACCP plan requirements. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inaccurate thermometer at prep cooler, instructed to provide good working ones.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

bulk food container not labeled ( salt, sugar... ) instructed to label and maintain.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

several damaged and chipped walls noted in prep areas, instructed to provide and smooth durable surface that's easily cleanable.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

missing grout in dish room floor tiles, instructed to grout and maintain.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DOOR IN DISREPAIR ON ICE MACHINE # 1 IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS OUT OF ORDER IN MAIN KITCHEN (OUT OF ORDER SIGNAGE POSTED). MUST REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER TESTING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (SUCH AS A WATERPROOF THERMOMETER OR HEAT STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7...

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED WITH DUCT TAPE ON BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN KITCHEN NEAR HAND SINK/COFFEE MACHINES ON 3RD FLOOR. MUST HAVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE REPAIRED. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOW GROUT IN FLOOR BETWEEN TILES OF FLOOR IN DISH AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MANY EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT, VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD SANITTION MANAGERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. -

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS FOR THE LIGHTING IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. -

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFCATES ON PREMISES.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED (SALT) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSULATION COVERING IN WALK-IN COOLER PIPES IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CHIPPED WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE OF 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

COOKS AND FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DAMAGED SECTIONS OF WALL BEHIND AND NEXT TO PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DERABLE COVER THAT'S EASILY CLEANED.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

COOKS AND FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION OF THE SCOOP.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, SHRIMP STOCK AND SOUS VIDE ITEMS)STORED IN VACUUM PACKAGED PLASTIC IN WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER ON 5TH AND 3RD FL. A VACUUM PACKAGIN...

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON CEILING IN BANQUET KITCHEN AREA AND DISHROOM LEADING TO DISHWARE STORAGE AREA.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH DEBRIS ON COMPACTOR AND GROUND AROUND IT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN BETWEEN AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT COFFEE STATION OF FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND BREEDING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN DISHWARE STORAGE AREA OF DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT PIPE IN DISH ROOM. MUST REPAIR.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA CHOPPING COOKED BACON EAT SOME OF THE BACON AND CONTINUED TO CHOP BACON. INSTRUCTED TO NOT EAT IN THE PREP AREA AND TO WASH HANDS AFTER EATING AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER OVENS ON THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN THE PROTEIN WALK IN COOLER AND A MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE PASTRY WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING ONTO FLOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CHIPPED WALLS BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND NEXT TO PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...