PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES L.L.C. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 18, 2024
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License #2517493
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, SUCH AS 3LBS OF BEANS AT 49.2F AND 3LBS OF DICE CHICKEN AT 59.5F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 6LBS AT $95. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 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)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection