PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
MONTROSE DELI INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
March 21, 2023
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License #2683428
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE AISLE DISPLAY COOLER FOR PREPARED FOODS, MEATS AND CHEESES. OBSERVED SOUP AT 46F, TUNA SALAD AT 49F, SAUSAGE AT 48F, CHICKEN AT 50F, HOT DOGS AT 52F, PATE AT 48F AND FISH AT 50F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 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 #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE FULL AISLE DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SOUPS, MEATS, AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE INGREDIENT LABELS ON PREPACKAGED SALADS AND NO INGREDIENT LABELS AND NO MANUFACTURING ADDRESS ON SOME PACKAGES OF BREAD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE INGREDIENT LIST FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS AND PROPER LABELS FOR ALL BREAD ITEMS.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE INGREDIENT LABELS ON PREPACKAGED SALADS AND NO INGREDIENT LABELS AND NO MANUFACTURING ADDRESS ON SOME PACKAGES OF BREAD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE INGREDIENT LIST FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS AND PROPER LABELS FOR ALL BREAD ITEMS.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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