FAIL Risk 1 (High)

THE HAT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE HAT 1604 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO 60622 Restaurant
July 14, 2017 Canvass License #2308808
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on July 14, 2017. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

2
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND A CONTAINER OF BEEF IN AU JUIS SAUCE AT 115.7F, A CONTAINER OF SAUSAGE AT 118.9F, AND MEAT SAUCE AT 120.5F STORED INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. ONLY 1 SECTION OUT OF 4 HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT DOUBLE UP ON THE PANS THAT FIT INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND A CONTAINER OF BEEF IN AU JUIS SAUCE AT 115.7F, A CONTAINER OF SAUSAGE AT 118.9F, AND MEAT SAUCE AT 120.5F STORED INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. ONLY 1 SECTION OUT OF 4 HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT DOUBLE UP ON THE PANS THAT FIT INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

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