PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
LEVY RESTAURANTS @ WRIGLEY FIELD Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Stadium
July 17, 2019
Canvass
License #1574002
6
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
6
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 86.2F IN THE RIGHT FIELD OUTDOOR CONCESSIONS WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHROOM WASHBOWLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 LB VEGGIE DOGS IN A HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE LOCATED IN BOOTH P49, (CHICAGO DOGS RF) AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 126.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE.ALL DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $4.00. 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 APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48F TO 52F AT CHICAGO DOGS STAND P18 INSIDE ONE DOOR COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED AT BOOTH 2018, THE MARQUEE GRILL (MEZZ), 5 LBS SLICED TOMATOES AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.2F IN A ONE DOOR COOLER. ALL DISCARDED. TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $60.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 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 #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: COOLER AT STAND P18, CHICAGO DOGS, OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 51.2F TO 52F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT CHICAGO DOGS, STAND #P18. MUST REPLACE.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT CHICAGO DOGS, STAND #P18. MUST REPLACE.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection