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Risk 1 (High)
TUSCANY CAFE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 19, 2014
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License #1916161
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT THIS TIME, 117 F AT FINAL RINSE, WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE 180 F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT CASHIER STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT CASHIER STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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