PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
IDOF FRESH MEDITERRANEAN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
January 28, 2020
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License #2683923
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. TEMPERATURES RANGED BETWEEN 44.8-55.0F DURING THIS TIME. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF CHICKPEA & QUINOA SALAD @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (51.5F) LOCATED ON FRONT SERVICE LINE COLD HOLD IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL SAID COLD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS @ 41 F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THIS TIME. 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 #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 53.0F, DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING REFRIGERATION UNIT UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED EQUIPMENT.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 #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN REAL PREP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN REAL PREP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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