PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
BENJYEHUDA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
February 3, 2017
Canvass
License #2443314
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on February 3, 2017. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Found the following previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1970555, dated 10/31/17: # 31 ... ALSO OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPESNE BULK INGREDIENTS. Operator removed bowls from bulk food items. Advised must provide handled scoops or provide clean container for storage of measuring bowls outside of bulk food product. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #30
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found several prepped foods (chicken, vegetables, rice, etc.) without proper labels. When cooling cooked potentially hazardous foods, must label with name, date, and time. When holding potentially hazardous prepped foods for more than 24 hours, must label with name and date. Dry storage foods must have a name on bulk food storage containers. Must maintain same.
Why This Matters
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Food Code Requirement
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Specific Requirements
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.15
Violation #30
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found several prepped foods (chicken, vegetables, rice, etc.) without proper labels. When cooling cooked potentially hazardous foods, must label with name, date, and time. When holding potentially hazardous prepped foods for more than 24 hours, must label with name and date. Dry storage foods must have a name on bulk food storage containers. Must maintain same.
Why This Matters
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Food Code Requirement
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Specific Requirements
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.15
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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