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THE FLORENTINE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE FLORENTINE 151 W ADAMS ST, CHICAGO 60603 Restaurant
February 6, 2014 Canvass License #2033045
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #8
CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 120F, MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F WATER TEMPS FOR FINAL RINSE AND MAINTAIN. DURING INSPECTION MANAGER RESET MACHINE BOOSTER AND TEMP IS NOW AT 192F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: DISPOSABLE PLASTICE CONTAINER BEING REUSED AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: DISPOSABLE PLASTICE CONTAINER BEING REUSED AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections