PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
BLAZE IL STORE 1 LLC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
February 14, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
License #2288724
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SPINACH 46.8F/44.6, CHICKEN 45.5F, CHEESE 48.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. 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)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection