PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
EL MILAGRO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 17, 2022
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License #43519
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: MEASURED CHILE STEAK AT 59.2F, TONGUE AT 56.7F, BEANS 58.2F, CHICKEN IN TOMATO SAUCE AT 60.3, CHICARRON AT 58.1F, PORK 59.7F, STUFFED FRIED CHILIE 59.4F, MOLE , AND TAMALES AT 57.8F TCS FOODS IS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER NEAR TAMALE PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 81 POUNDS DISCARDED AT A VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,139.56 DOLLARS. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED ON SITE. 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 #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THEMOMETERS PROVIDED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS SUCH AS WALK-IN COOLERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ON THE PREMISES.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED STICK FLY STRIP HANGING ON CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE.
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
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED STICK FLY STRIP HANGING ON CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE.
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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