PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
FRED & JACK'S EL GRAN BURRITO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 16, 2012
Complaint
License #66392
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PRE-COOKED FOODS STORED IN 2-DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN WINGS-44.5F,STEAK-63.1F, STEAK-56.1F, STEAK-55.1F, CHICKEN WINGS-45.6F, BBQ PORK-63.1F - ALL PRE-COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE PLACED IN SHALLOW PANS, LABELED AND DATED WITH TIME TO AID IN KEEPING UP WITH THE 6 HOUR TIME FRAME FOR PROPER COOLING(140F-70F IN 2 HOURS, 70F-40F IN 4 HOURS). ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED(50LB VALUED AT $100.00). CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #19
MAJOR
Violation Details
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OVERFLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN OUTSIDE CORALE, LIDS MUST BE KEPT SHUT ON DUMPSTERS AND BOXES SHOULD BE BROKEN DOWN-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.
Food Code Requirement
Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.
Specific Requirements
Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111, 5-502.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR HOLE IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL UNDERNEATH AND IN SOUTHWEST CORNER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR HOLE IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL UNDERNEATH AND IN SOUTHWEST CORNER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection