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Risk 1 (High)
JAKE MELNICK'S CORNER TAP Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 24, 2020
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License #27303
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 80 LBS OF PARTIALLY COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A LARGE TUB COVERED TIGHLY IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE AT 48.5F, INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.
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: FOUND 80 LBS OF PARTIALLY COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A LARGE TUB COVERED TIGHLY IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE AT 48.5F, INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.
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)
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Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
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Food Protection Program
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