PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
JEFF'S RED HOTS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
March 28, 2023
Canvass
License #12690
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED EGGS AT 50F, HAMBURGERS AT 45F, HOT DOGS AT 51F, POLISH DOGS AT 46F, STEAK AT 52F, PIZZA PUFFS AT 51F, AND CHICKEN AT 54F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. 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)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection