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FRIETKOTEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FRIETKOTEN 131 N CLINTON ST BLDG BOOTH26, CHICAGO 60661 Restaurant
March 21, 2018 Canvass License #2004459
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
2
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #11
CORRECTED MAJOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed blocked exposed hand sink. At time of inspection exposed hand sink basin, near prep area was blocked by large cutting board and potato fry press. Informed manager that exposed hand sinks must be accessible at all times to ensure proper hand-washing, at all times. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-030
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.
Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.
Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #22
CORRECTED CRITICAL
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: Observed no chemical test kit on site during inspection. Instructed manager to provide chemical test to determine proper concentration level of chemical sanitizing solution. Manager corrected violation at end of inspection. Serious violation #7-38-030
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.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed pre portioned condiments, ketchup, etc. for sale to public, at front counter display with no labels or dates. Instructed manager that once food is removed from bulk container and pre portioned, labels and dates must be provided. Maintain at all times.
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed hood filters above flat top grill with excessive grease build-up. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed hood filters above flat top grill with excessive grease build-up. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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.

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