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L AND J FOOD FOR THE SOUL LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food preparer

L AND J FOOD FOR THE SOUL LLC 135 N KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO 60612 Mobile Food Preparer
January 25, 2022 License Re-Inspection License #2775946
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #21
CRITICAL
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 122.4F. ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PASSENGER DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #50
CRITICAL
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER WITH MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F FOR HANDWASHING SINK AND 110F FOR WAREWASHING (3COMPARTMENT SINK) AND COLD WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
Violation #50
CRITICAL
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER WITH MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F FOR HANDWASHING SINK AND 110F FOR WAREWASHING (3COMPARTMENT SINK) AND COLD WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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