FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
BASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
August 25, 2022
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License #22161
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER (ON RIGHT IN PREP AREA): ASSORTED CHEESES 47.1-50.1F; DELI MEAT @ 48.1F. MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS WHILE IN REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER (ON RIGHT) IN KITCHEN UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. FOUND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE @ 50F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL TCS FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER (ON RIGHT) IN KITCHEN UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. FOUND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE @ 50F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL TCS FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection