PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Chicago's Pizza Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
April 15, 2024
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License #1046054
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 45.9 F INSIDE DRESSING REACH IN COOLER- TURKEY, HAM, TUNA, CHEESE, CHICKEN WINGS, BRUCHETA AND DRESSING. HOWEVER FOUND SAID DRESSING REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 15 LBS, VALUED AT $320.00.
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 #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 45.9 F INSIDE DRESSING REACH IN COOLER- TURKEY, HAM, TUNA, CHEESE, CHICKEN WINGS, BRUCHETA AND DRESSING. HOWEVER FOUND SAID DRESSING REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 15 LBS, VALUED AT $320.00.
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)
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Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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