FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
VELVET TACO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 6, 2019
Complaint
License #2299114
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 50 LBS OF COOKED PORK, BEEF AND CHICKEN HELD AT 47.0F-53.5F. IN WALK-IN COOLER BAGGED IN ONE GALLON ZIP LOCK BAGS AND LABELED OF A DAY BEFORE PREPARATION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $800
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 #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: IMPROPER COOLING DOWN METHOD, FOUND MORE THAN 50 LBS OF COOKED MEAT STACKED TIGHTLY IN SEALED ONE GALLON ZIP LOCK BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO ALLOW COLD AIR TO ROTATE BETWEEN FOOD CONTAINERS TO FACILITATE PROPER COOLING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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 #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 20 LIVE LARGE HOUSE FLIES IN BASEMENT'S FOOD PREPARATION AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LOOSE FAUCET AT 1 COMP SINK AT FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LOOSE FAUCET AT 1 COMP SINK AT FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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