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Risk 1 (High)
VERZENAY PATISSERIE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
May 3, 2024
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License #2771436
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED 2 DOOR "CAKE COOLER" REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TCS FOODS CHEESE 46.8, CHICKEN SAUAGE 44.9, COOKED EGG 46.4, APPROX. 4.5 LBS VALUED AT $49. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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: NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN 2 DOOR "CAKE COOLER" EFRIGERATOR AT 46 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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 #40
MINOR
Violation Details
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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