PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
RIVIERA FOODS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
May 7, 2025
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License #39650
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER: MOZZARELLA 45.7 F, GORGONZOLA 46 F, PROVOLONE 46.8 F, MUENSTER 48.7 F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AFORMENTIONED ITEMS AND ALL REMAINING TCS ITEMS (SWISS, AMERICAN CHEESE, CRONTONESE, SARACINO, BEL PAESE, FONTINA, DANISH BLUE). APPROX. 59 LBS VALUED AT $709 PRIORTY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSED
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 #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER. AMBIENT AIR RECORDED 47.8 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS ON SITE AND NOT TO USE TAGGED CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER UNTIL IT IS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY, COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE BELOW 41 F AND IS REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER. AMBIENT AIR RECORDED 47.8 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS ON SITE AND NOT TO USE TAGGED CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER UNTIL IT IS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY, COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE BELOW 41 F AND IS REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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