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Risk 1 (High)
OROMO CAFE BUCKTOWN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 30, 2023
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License #2689420
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.8 F AND 54.1 F INSIDE SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER- CHEESE, CUT TOMATOES, BEET HUMMUS, DICED CUCUMBERS, GOAT SPREAD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 9 LBS, VALUED AT $150.00.
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: FOUND SANDWICH COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 54.1 F, FOUND BEET HUMMUS, GOAT SPREAD, ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLER ALSO FOUND MILK COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60.0 F HOWEVER MILK COOLER WAS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR BOTH COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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 #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND SANDWICH COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 54.1 F, FOUND BEET HUMMUS, GOAT SPREAD, ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLER ALSO FOUND MILK COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60.0 F HOWEVER MILK COOLER WAS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR BOTH COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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