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PHILLY'S BEST Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PHILLY'S BEST 769 W JACKSON BLVD, CHICAGO 60661 Restaurant
September 12, 2014 Recent Inspection License #1909742
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES DURING PREPPING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MEAT SAUCE, PIZZA, SANDWICHES, CHICKEN, STEAK ETC.), ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS AND STORAGE RACK AT REAR OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. MUST CLEAN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS, AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS, AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections