FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
LATIN PATIO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 20, 2024
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License #2196046
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 80F ON GRILL. CHICKEN WAS HELD IN LARGE PAN ON TOP OF BEANS ON GRILL. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Food Code Requirement
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. BEEF FOUND AT 62F AND SHREDDED CHEESE FOUND AT 60F BOTH SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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 #25
MINOR
Violation Details
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE FOR FOOD ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED(EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Food Code Requirement
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11(C)
Violation #25
MINOR
Violation Details
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE FOR FOOD ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED(EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Food Code Requirement
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11(C)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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