PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
INDIO COCINA MEXICANA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
November 30, 2020
Complaint
License #1441906
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: 3 CONTAINERS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 2 SEPARATE PREP COOLERS RANGING FROM 52.0.F-55.2F, 2 BAGS OF COOKED RICE IN WALK IN COOLER 46.8F-49.9F , AND CONTAINER OF COOKED BEANS IN WALK IN COOLER AT 45.0F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.
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 #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: 3 CONTAINERS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 2 SEPARATE PREP COOLERS RANGING FROM 52.0.F-55.2F, 2 BAGS OF COOKED RICE IN WALK IN COOLER 46.8F-49.9F , AND CONTAINER OF COOKED BEANS IN WALK IN COOLER AT 45.0F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.
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)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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