Food Safety Report: Aragon Ballroom, West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA.

1106 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, 60640 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jul 19, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no handwashing signage is provided at washbowls and handwashing sinks. Instructed to provide

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: additional handwashing sink need to be installed by pizza serving area(west side of the bar) at main bar area. Priority foundation:7-38-030(c) no citation issued

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: no stem thermometer was provided on-site to check food temperature(pizza). Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005, no citation issued

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: splash guard is needed between three-compartment sink and handwashing at catering artist room(third floor). The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface. .

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed raw wood used to elevate, three-compartment sink at east bar, second floor(elevator bar), raw wood behind handwashing sink in bars, raw cabinet bind first floor brand throughout. Instructed to replace raw wood and provide material that is easily cleanable.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: not able t maintain hot water in all handwashing sinks: water temp of 71. 6f to 77. 5f, three-compartment sink hot water at temp of 87. 5f to 89. 7f. Temperature at washbowls inside washroom at temp of 77. 8f to 78. 4f. Instructed manager proper hot water temperature at handwashing sinks must be at a minimum of 100. 0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be at least 110. 0f properly to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and equipment. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). No citation was issued.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed sink stoppers are needed at 3 compartment sinks. Relocated pop guns holder under bar counters above three-compartment sinks in bar areas.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: drain hoses attached to pop guns dispensers must drain on floor drains, at bar area.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: no self-closing device at third floor unisex washroom door, instructed to provide.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: no cover is provided at receptales insde womens washroom at first and second floor. Instructed to provide

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: cracked wall and holes on ceiling at artist catering area. Cement walls with exposed bricks behind the three-compartment sink at east third floor bar area. Missing ceiling tiles and heavily stained tiles in the elevator bar area. Instructed to repair cause. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: need to clean ceiling inside the walk-in beer cooler, excess black slime substance on ceiling. Floor with excess rust. Clean and maintain

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: no light was provided above the three compartment sink in the artist catering room and where is needed. Instructed to install.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from: 728-2020, report#2385453 #51)5-204. 12 found no backflow prevention devices installed at 2 ice machines located at the east balcony level. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090, no citation issued

Source: chicago.gov