POPS ITALIAN BEEF TWO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 7 CONTAINERS OF CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 120F AND 107F IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER DISCARD, TOTAL WEIGHT 56LBS AT $50. MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR PROPER COOLING PROCESS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Slow cooling allows spore-forming bacteria like C. perfringens to germinate and multiply to dangerous levels.

Foods must be rapidly cooled to safe temperatures.

Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 additional hours; Use shallow pans, ice baths, cooling wands, or blast chillers; Monitor with thermometer.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DELI MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.