FOODHERO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS SLICED PROSCUITTO @67F,8 OZ FRESH PANELLA CHEESEF @62, 2.5 LBS SLICED SALAMI,4 LBS RED SALSA @68F, 8 LBS SALSA VERDE @ 69F, 1LB COOKED STEAK @59F, 2 LBS COOKED CHICKEN @ 60F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE A 2 DOOR COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS. TOTAL COST OF ITEMS: $150. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CDOOR COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN PREP AREA TEMPERATURE @ 68F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE (COOKED CHICKEN, TOFU, STEAK, SALSA) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN 2ND THE COFFEE PREP AREA WITH BROKEN GLASS AND COFFEE SPILLS. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FREEZER UNITS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ARE STORED. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.