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D4 IRISH PUB & CAFE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 29, 2021
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License #1804575
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER. SHORT RIB AT 47.5 F, CREAM SAUCE AT 50.2 F, CHICKEN POT PIE MIX AT 54.5 F, FRENCH ONION SOUP AT 50.5 F, AND MASHED POTATOES AT 56.1 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 45.2 F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL MAINTAINING 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MAINTENANCE ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND FIXED COOLER; COOLER NOW MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.4 F.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN GASKETS ON THE 3-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS SO DOOR SEALS PROPERLY.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN GASKETS ON THE 3-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS SO DOOR SEALS PROPERLY.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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