FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
HAVANA GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 27, 2013
Canvass
License #1915111
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on September 27, 2013. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 20 LBS OF COOKED BLACK BEANS STORED IN A LARGE CONTAINER AT 58.3F, 5 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 51.4F, CONTAINERS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCET MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $55.0
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 #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1134412, DATED 7-17-12 FOR VIOLATION (32)A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF THE BASEMENT HANDSINK, BESIDE SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1134412, DATED 7-17-12 FOR VIOLATION (32)A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF THE BASEMENT HANDSINK, BESIDE SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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