PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
FRANK'S CHICAGO SHRIMP HOUSE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
February 20, 2025
Complaint
License #6414
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF SHRIMP IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF (58F-70F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HELD ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5LBS OF SHRIMP AT COST OF $50. 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)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection