FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
SOUTH BRANCH Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 15, 2024
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License #2808979
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND A BLACK AND PINK AND UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTE TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITAtION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX. 5 ROACHES IN DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON CEILING TILES AND BEHIND DISHWASHING MACHINE. ALSO NOTED APPROX 15 SMALL FLIES AT BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX. 5 ROACHES IN DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON CEILING TILES AND BEHIND DISHWASHING MACHINE. ALSO NOTED APPROX 15 SMALL FLIES AT BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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