FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
GREEN LEAF THAI CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 3, 2023
Canvass
License #2601599
3
Total Violations
3
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 44-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 4 POUNDS EGGROLL STUFFING AND 1/2 GALLON MILK ($18) 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)
Violation #50
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSISTENT HOT WATER. HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS FLUCTUATES FROM 73 F TO 133 F. WATER DOES NOT STAY HOT CONSISTENTLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY REACHES AND MAINTAINS AT 100 F IN HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
Why This Matters
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Specific Requirements
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-103.11
Violation #50
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSISTENT HOT WATER. HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS FLUCTUATES FROM 73 F TO 133 F. WATER DOES NOT STAY HOT CONSISTENTLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY REACHES AND MAINTAINS AT 100 F IN HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
Why This Matters
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Specific Requirements
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-103.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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