NEW TASTE OF CHICAGO INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER. APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 58.0F AND APPROX 40-LBS OF CHICKEN AT 54.0F INSIDE COOLER. (PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $45.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, BEEF DISHES,( HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE POSTED ON MENU FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED .FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCLOSED WITH REMINER STATEMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: REPEAT SEE VIOLATION #60

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: REPEAT SEE VIOLATION #60

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.