PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
TIMOTHY O'TOOLE'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 22, 2017
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License #22811
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO TEST STRIPS ( IODINE ) FOR BAR DISH MACHINES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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 #30
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Food Code Requirement
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Specific Requirements
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.15
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLOGGED DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUN HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLOGGED DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUN HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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