Hyatt Place Chicago South

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 54.0f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink in the dishwashing area with low water pressure. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the wall, ceiling, light shields and ceiling vents in the kitchen area by the two door refrigeration unit near the dishwashing area; instructed to clean to remove dust observed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors and floor drains in kitchen around and under equipment where needed.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior panel of the ice machine in the kitchen area and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior/exterior of light shields in kitchen where needed to remove dust observed.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from inspection report #2222278 dated 9/13/2018, #57 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review; #58 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain. Must correct. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on prep cooler doors in rear kitchen area. Observed rust deposits on shelves inside prep coolers. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no test kit for high temperature dish machine. Instructed manager to provide an irreversible temperature indicator to test utensil surface temperature during hot water mechanical operations. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt and debris inside light shields and on floor along walls and corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean floors and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields under sneezeguards in serving area. Instructed manager to provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs in serving area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from inspection report #2222278 dated 9/13/2018, #57 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review; #58 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain. Must correct. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in kitchen prep area of food debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior bottom of refrigeration units of liquid food spills.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from inspection report #2222278 dated 9/13/2019, #57 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review; #58 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain. Must correct. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 (b) (5)observed food items not in original container not label properly; house made dressing, pastries and grab and go food items missing label information allergen, weight, ingredents etc. Informed person in charge to provied proper labels for food items. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issue

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11(a)(b)(a)observed food handler employees actively handle food with out utilizing hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or hair nets. Ally food handler employees must wear hair restraints.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label all prepackaged items(flatbread pizza) in display cooler.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove rusty surfaces on shelves inside reach-in cooler near dish machine.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of ice machine, cooler gaskets, beverage machines.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean all light shields and ceiling vents in prep area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Elevate all jelly off floor under cabinet in service area and single service articles off floor in rear storage area. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label all prepackaged items(flatbread pizza) in display cooler.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove rusty surfaces on shelves inside reach-in cooler near dish machine.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of ice machine, cooler gaskets, beverage machines.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean all light shields and ceiling vents in prep area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Elevate all jelly off floor under cabinet in service area and single service articles off floor in rear storage area. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing and storage areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Remove dust buildup on ceiling tiles and light shields in prep, storage, and dish washing area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace inoperable light bulb in ventilation hood.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must invert all multi-use dishes.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior panel of ice machine in kitchen area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of small 2-dr refrigeration unit in kitchen area of grease spills running down the sides.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors at corners behind small 2-dr refrigeration units in kitchen area of food spills and debris.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and unnecessary articles in paper goods storage area organize and maintain at all times.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Continued non-compliance. Previous minor violation from report # 1386374 on 08/25/2015 not corrected. (45)idph food handlers requirements not met.must enroll and maintain. Must correct minor violations by the dates specified on the report. Serious citation issued 7-42-090

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must invert all multi-use dishes.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard between the dish machine pre-wash sink and the clean dish storage rack.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean prep tables and cutting boards.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in the prep area under prep tables, under the dish machine, under sinks, behind refrigeration units and throughout where needed.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All items in the storage closet must be stored 6 inches off the floor.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND AT BAR AREA UNDER SINKS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate food protection during storage . Observed ice machine interior panel has massive amount of black mold build up and water dripping from panel area on to ice in machine.instructed manager to remove ice,clean & sanitize interior parts.manager has discarded ice and clean ice machine at this time after inspection.(serious 7-38-005a)

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manger on duty while ready to eat foods are being prepared,handled and served such making of sandwiches,salads,wraps,etc.must be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label small food storage containers.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units in dish washing area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from interior of reach in freezer.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor along wall bases throughout prep area and at bar area under sinks.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in dish washing area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met.must enroll and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor under dishmachine in kitchen area to remove a glass and debris.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Front bar area must be properly protected from the public. Must install proper separation. Also provide an ice bin cover at the consumable ice bin behind the bar.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: No pest control log book available. Must provide a complete written pest control log book on site.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Install light bulbs under the hood above the cookline.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must install a self closing device at the employee washroom door in the 2nd floor break room.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair the ventilation in the mens customer washroom and in the 2nd floor employee washroom.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store all items 6 inches off the floor. Provide additional shelving if needed.