PASS Risk 1 (High)

MI FOGATA INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MI FOGATA INC. (AKA: MI FOGATA) 4322 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60618 Restaurant
March 24, 2023 Canvass License #2583788
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on March 24, 2023. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #35
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE OF FROZEN BEEF AND CHICKEN IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA (ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT).
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA (ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT).
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections