PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 20, 2014
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License #1442277
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURES DISHMACHINE IN USE, UNABLE TO SANITIZE, FINAL RINSE IS 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT UNTIL DISHMACHINE REPAIRED AND UNIT REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURES DISHMACHINE IN USE, UNABLE TO SANITIZE, FINAL RINSE IS 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT UNTIL DISHMACHINE REPAIRED AND UNIT REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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