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Risk 1 (High)
BIRRIERIA DE LA TORRE MEXICAN RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 29, 2020
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License #2492789
2
Total Violations
2
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE COVERED POT OF COOKED BEANS( APPROX 25-LBS), UNDER LOWER SHELF OF GRILL IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 110.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED BEANS AT COST APPROX $30.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Food Code Requirement
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE COVERED POT OF COOKED BEANS( APPROX 25-LBS), UNDER LOWER SHELF OF GRILL IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 110.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED BEANS AT COST APPROX $30.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Food Code Requirement
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
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Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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