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FAT JOHNNIES RED HOTS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FAT JOHNNIES RED HOTS 7242 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60636 Restaurant
April 16, 2018 Complaint License #3651
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HOT DOGS). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012 A SERIOUS.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STEAMER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, WITH WORN, UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, WITH WORN, UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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