Hotel Palomar — Sable/ Banquet

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL AT BAR AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT PREP/DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1659234 DATED ON 04/29/16 NOT CORRECTED-#32 OBSERVED SOME COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED AT FRONT PREP AREA BY COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, #33 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS, FOOD SPILLS/BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE/LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHIN DRAINBOARDS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT, #34 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ALSO OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, #35 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE PREP/DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT SAME. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SAID VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 NON COMPLIANCE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED AT FRONT PREP AREA BY COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS, FOOD SPILLS/BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS, ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE/LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ALSO OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE ROOM.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE PREP/DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT SAME. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISWASH AREA.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR, COOK LINE IST FLOOR, DISH WASHING AREA FIRST FLOOR ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS. CLEANING EQUIPMENT(BROOM AND DUST PAN), AND BIG GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER REMOVED THE SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP BEHIND THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST HAVE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HNAD SINK DURING INSPECTION.

Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE (ON THE IST FLOOR KITCHEN AND 5TH FLOOR PANTRY SERVICE ROOM)NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK,ORANGE/PINKISH SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES AND ON THE PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES AND LID OF THE ICE MAKER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). MAINTENANCE PERSON ASKED HIS EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPECTION. INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES AND LID ARE NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IST FLOOR. (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES LUNCH ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE 1ST FLOOR AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT 6TH FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET EMPLOYEES LUNCH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS NOT IN GOOD REPAIR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET 6TH FLOOR EMPLOYEES LUNCH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE WIRE RACK WITH CLEAN DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IST FLOOR WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOK PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HNADLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS )PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS,POTS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF ROOM SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN TO BE IMPROPER AT 50F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ROOM SERVICE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-MILK 51.9F, GREEK YOGURT 54.5F, BURRITOS 54.3F, ASSORTED SALAD (KIN WA)58.4 AND EGGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 51.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: NOTED CLOGGED (WATER NOT DRAINING) HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Inspector notes: NOTED A PINKISH THICK BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 60 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING,SHELVES AND LINEN ESPECIALLY AT THE ROOM SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS )PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS,POTS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN DISH WASHER AND DISH RACK AT THE BAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A PROPER KNIFE STORAGE AREA.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE HANDLE OF TOILET FLUSHING HANDLE AT THE WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT PROVIDING ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ON FINAL RINSE (0 PPM), INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION.

Inspector notes: MISSING LABELES AT SPICE AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES BY FRONT KITCHEN LINE CAUSING FOOD AND WASTE WATER BEING DEPOSITED BETWEEN TILES, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Inspector notes: ICE BINS KEPT ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR BY 6" OR HIGHER.

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINAGE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FLY TRAP MOUNTED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT THE FRONT SERVING/COOKING LINE OF THE "SABLE" RESTAURANT, MUST BE ADDRESSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Inspector notes: ANY CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER HANDSINK AT EMPLOYEE LOUNGE MUST BE REMOVED. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR ON THE WALLS AND AROUND THE HANDSINKS OF THE BAR. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/9/10 WAS NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGER STATED THAT THE REPORT WAS IN A FILE ALONG WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT IN THE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST TODAY'S SUMMARY REPORT WHERE IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.