PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
EL MILAGRO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
April 7, 2014
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License #43519
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 2 LARGE DEEP PANS OF COOKED RICE DATED YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 60.6F AND 55.5F IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD MGR ON PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES TO ENSURE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. 2 LARGE PANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 115.4F AND 110.6 IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO RAPIDLY REHEAT COOKED PRODUCT TO A MINIMUM OF 165F PRIOR TO PLACING IN UNIT. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 40LBS $150 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSOR AT FRONT PREP COOLER AND ALSO SOME WATER NOTED AT BOTTOM OF UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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 #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN COOKING PREP AREA . LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN COOKING PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN COOKING PREP AREA . LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN COOKING PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection