PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
PICKARD ELEMENTARY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School
May 15, 2020
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License #24961
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52F-57F LOCATED BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR FOR PICK UP IN BROWN PAPER BAGS AND WITHOUT BEING REFRIGERATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52F-57F LOCATED BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR FOR PICK UP IN BROWN PAPER BAGS AND WITHOUT BEING REFRIGERATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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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