PASS
Risk 1 (High)
TOP VIEW RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
February 27, 2024
Complaint Re-Inspection
License #1803193
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-304.13: OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGE AND COOKED BACON STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CLEAN LINENS PRIOR TO SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM LINENS AND CEASE USE OF LINENS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #43
MINOR
Violation Details
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12: IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN WATER AT THE SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE UTENSILS ON CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE IN-BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
Food Code Requirement
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Specific Requirements
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.12
Violation #45
MINOR
Violation Details
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 SINGLE-USE SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS CLEANED AND RE-USED AS TO-GO CONTAINERS FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE RE-USE OF SINGLE-SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Food Code Requirement
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Specific Requirements
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-903.11
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GASKETS ALONG FRONT COOK LINE COLD-HOLDING UNITS TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE GASKETS ON ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GASKETS ALONG FRONT COOK LINE COLD-HOLDING UNITS TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE GASKETS ON ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection