Food Safety Report: Hyatt Place, 1551 W North Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60622 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 9, 2022
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice scooper being stored inside of the ice machine witht the handle in contact with the ice. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the prep cooler in the kitchen to be improper: rice 52. 3f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 1 lbs of products worth $2. 00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food (sausage, rice, milk) cooked, delivered and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed a box of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6' off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed facility without a quat chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: observed a no water pressure at first hand sink out of four in the women's toilet room. Water is not sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands. Informed person in charge facility must repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.

Source: chicago.gov