PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
BIG CITY CHICKEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
BIG CITY CHICKEN
5700 S CICERO AVE, CHICAGO 60638
December 7, 2022
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #2683777
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 (A: 2& B)RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 46.9F IN PREP COOLER. . ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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: 4-301.11 PREMISES USING CHICKEN PREP COOLER THAT WAS HELD FOR INSPECTION AND IS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F. UNIT REMAINS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PRIORITY
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 #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #43
MINOR
Violation Details
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12: MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN COOLER AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
Food Code Requirement
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Specific Requirements
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.12
Violation #43
MINOR
Violation Details
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12: MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN COOLER AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
Food Code Requirement
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Specific Requirements
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.12
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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