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CATALYST RANCH Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CATALYST RANCH 656 W RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO 60661 Restaurant
June 3, 2016 Canvass License #1598049
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures sitting on the counter (buffet set up): shrimp @ 66.9F; beef @ 71.6F; feta cheese @ 69.1F; cheddar cheese @ 68.7F; bleu cheese @ 69.4F; assortment of leafy greens @ 70.9F - 71.2F; diced watermelon, cantaloupe and honey dew @ 65.1F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 7lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be $120. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE LIGHT IN THE RIGHT WHITE COOLER ON THE 3RD FLOOR IS NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE LIGHT IN THE RIGHT WHITE COOLER ON THE 3RD FLOOR IS NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections