FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
MACY'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 10, 2017
Canvass
License #61208
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE NOT WORKING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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 #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD PREP COUNTERS AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR OF FRONTERA GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND ORGANIC BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD PREP COUNTERS AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR OF FRONTERA GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND ORGANIC BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection