PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
GOLDEN TEARDROPS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 23, 2018
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License #2437564
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AND THE BASEMENT BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH MACHINES SO THAT A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED COLD HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.6F, CUT TOMATOES AT 47-50F, CHEESE AT 49.3F, HOT DOGS AT 44.6F, CUT MELON AT 50.7F, EGGS AT 46.2F, SHRIMP AT 45.3F, COOKED POTATOES AT 48.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 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)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #43
MINOR
Violation Details
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR GUACAMOLE AND SALSA STORED IN A CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
Why This Matters
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
Food Code Requirement
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Specific Requirements
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.12
Violation #43
MINOR
Violation Details
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR GUACAMOLE AND SALSA STORED IN A CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
Why This Matters
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
Food Code Requirement
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Specific Requirements
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.12
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Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
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