PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
MOJO SOUTH WACKER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 7, 2024
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License #2534918
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 TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HALF AND HALF, MILK, TURKEY HAM) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55F - 53F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 15 LBS $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 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 TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HALF AND HALF, MILK, TURKEY HAM) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55F - 53F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 15 LBS $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 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)
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Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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