PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
PUBLICAN QUALITY BREAD Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery
March 12, 2025
Canvass
License #2835590
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Inspection Summary
This bakery was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on March 12, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 1 violation during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55-62 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 POUND ARUGULA, 1/4 CANNED COOKED VEGETABLES, 2 POUNDS HOUSE MADE BUTTERMILK DRESSING, 4 POUNDS PASTRAMI, AND 2 POUNDS CABBAGE ($100) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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