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Risk 1 (High)
CHICAGO HILTON & TOWERS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
CHICAGO HILTON & TOWERS
(AKA: MAIN KITCHEN, EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA)
720 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60605
Restaurant
April 24, 2024
Canvass
License #2506150
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #23
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Found 10 lbs of deli meat in walk-in cooler with discard date 3-17-24 and 4-1-24. instructed manager not to keep TCS for than 7 days in refrigerator. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Food Code Requirement
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Specific Requirements
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-403.11
Violation #29
CRITICAL
Violation Details
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: refer to violation #32.
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: No variance provided for vacuum packaging that is performed on site for TCS foods that is held for more than 48hrs in walk-in cooler. machine is tagged. Instructed to discontinue such process. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: No variance provided for vacuum packaging that is performed on site for TCS foods that is held for more than 48hrs in walk-in cooler. machine is tagged. Instructed to discontinue such process. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection