PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
MAC ARTHUR'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 22, 2021
Short Form Complaint
License #1384031
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RICE, STRING BEANS, MEAT LOAF, AND MACARONI HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DUE TO IMPROPER COOLING. ALL TCS FOODS WERE BETWEEN 46.0F-51.6F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 12 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $45. PRIORITY. 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)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RICE, STRING BEANS, MEAT LOAF, AND MACARONI HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DUE TO IMPROPER COOLING. ALL TCS FOODS WERE BETWEEN 46.0F-51.6F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 12 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $45. PRIORITY. 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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