PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Perkolator Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 14, 2022
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License #2354829
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 2 POUNDS GUACAMOLE AT 50.9F, 5 POUNDS PICO DE GALLO AT 50.7F, 2 POUNDS HAM AT 49.6F, 5 POUNDS CHEESE AT 50.7F, 2 POUNDS SLICED TOMATOES AT 51.2F, 5 POUNDS TURKEY AT 51.6F, 2 POUNDS COOKED BEANS AT 52.0F, 1 POUND CHORIZO AT 51.6F, AND 5 POUNDS CREAM CHEESE AT 52.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 29 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD. VALUE AT 100 DOLLARS.
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: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 2 POUNDS GUACAMOLE AT 50.9F, 5 POUNDS PICO DE GALLO AT 50.7F, 2 POUNDS HAM AT 49.6F, 5 POUNDS CHEESE AT 50.7F, 2 POUNDS SLICED TOMATOES AT 51.2F, 5 POUNDS TURKEY AT 51.6F, 2 POUNDS COOKED BEANS AT 52.0F, 1 POUND CHORIZO AT 51.6F, AND 5 POUNDS CREAM CHEESE AT 52.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 29 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD. VALUE AT 100 DOLLARS.
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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