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Risk 1 (High)
MELI CAFE ON DEARBORN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
December 16, 2016
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License #2294320
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: High temp dish machine not sanitizing properly. found final rinse temp at 130f while machine was being used. Instructed manager to provide 180f or higher for final rinse. critical citation issued 7-38-030. machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when repaired.
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: High temp dish machine not sanitizing properly. found final rinse temp at 130f while machine was being used. Instructed manager to provide 180f or higher for final rinse. critical citation issued 7-38-030. machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when repaired.
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
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Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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