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
July 28, 2023
Canvass
License #2683777
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.9 F IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 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 CHICKEN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH WHEN REPAIRED AND TO REQUEST REINSPECTION PRIOR TO USING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 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 CHICKEN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH WHEN REPAIRED AND TO REQUEST REINSPECTION PRIOR TO USING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 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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