PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 5, 2024
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License #1443483
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN FRONT COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER DRAWER: BEEF AT 50.8F, HAM AT 52.4, CHEESE AT 51F, AND DELI MEAT AT 49.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL TCS ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX. 5LBS WITH A $30 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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)
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5 DEAD INSECTS NEXT TO PEST CONTROL TRAPS BELOW PREPARATION TABLES NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA FREE OF DEAD INSECTS.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MICROWAVE AT FRONT PREPARATION/COOK LINE ABOVE HAND SINK TO HAVE AN EXTREMELY DAMAGED DOOR AND BROKEN PLASTIC SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND REPLACE DAMAGED MICROWAVE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MICROWAVE AT FRONT PREPARATION/COOK LINE ABOVE HAND SINK TO HAVE AN EXTREMELY DAMAGED DOOR AND BROKEN PLASTIC SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND REPLACE DAMAGED MICROWAVE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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