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5411 EMPANADAS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

5411 EMPANADAS 2045 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO 60647 Restaurant
August 8, 2016 Canvass License #2308213
3
Total Violations
3
Critical

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #2
CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA TO BE 57.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 51F TO 58F :-ASSORTED BRANDS OF EMPANADAS(BEEF(5.60LBS),MALBEC BEEF 51.2F(5.08F) BBQ CHICKEN (5.08LBS), HAM AND CHEESE (3.3LBS), BACON (3.85LBS), CHORIZO (4.55F), SPINACH AND CHEESE (3.75LB), MUSHROOMS 1.88LB), ONIONS (4.06LBS), SWEET CORN (4.84F), RATATOVIEE((MIXED VEGETABLES)1.56LB), BECON & EGGS (1.93LB), VEGGIE EGG (0.94LBS),CHIRIZO AND EGGS (1.58LBS)). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 48.70 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $291.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 51F TO 58F :-ASSORTED BRANDS OF EMPANADAS(BEEF(5.60LBS),MALBEC BEEF 51.2F(5.08F) BBQ CHICKEN (5.08LBS), HAM AND CHEESE (3.3LBS), BACON (3.85LBS), CHORIZO (4.55F), SPINACH AND CHEESE (3.75LB), MUSHROOMS 1.88LB), ONIONS (4.06LBS), SWEET CORN (4.84F), RATATOVIEE((MIXED VEGETABLES)1.56LB), BECON & EGGS (1.93LB), VEGGIE EGG (0.94LBS),CHIRIZO AND EGGS (1.58LBS)). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 48.70 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $291.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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