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FORBIDDEN ROOT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FORBIDDEN ROOT 1744-1746 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO 60622 Restaurant
December 3, 2020 Canvass License #2374705
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN,...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SPOONS IN USE AT PREP TABLE STORED IN STAGNANT WATER, INSTURCTED TO KEEP IN DRY CLEAN CONTAINER OR UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SPOONS IN USE AT PREP TABLE STORED IN STAGNANT WATER, INSTURCTED TO KEEP IN DRY CLEAN CONTAINER OR UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections