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Whirlyball Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 27, 2024
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License #2245234
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS PAR COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 45.3 F, COOKED CHOPPED CHICKEN 45.3 F, PARM AND HERB 46.2 , GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST 45.3 F, SHAVED (47.6) AND GRATED PARMESEAN CHEESE 47.4 F, SLICED CHEESE 46.5 F, SLICED TURKEY 45.6 F, MOZERELLA CHEESE 50.1 F, PEPPER JACK CHEESE 47.9 F, CHEESE SAUCE 50 F, PICO DE GALLO 48 F, GARLIC AIOLI 46.5 F, VEGGIE AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS 48.3, COOKED PASTA 47.8 F, PAR COOKED BEEF SLIDERS 50.6 F APPROXIMATELY 400 LBS VALUED AT $2500.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. 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 #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS PAR COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 45.3 F, COOKED CHOPPED CHICKEN 45.3 F, PARM AND HERB 46.2 , GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST 45.3 F, SHAVED (47.6) AND GRATED PARMESEAN CHEESE 47.4 F, SLICED CHEESE 46.5 F, SLICED TURKEY 45.6 F, MOZERELLA CHEESE 50.1 F, PEPPER JACK CHEESE 47.9 F, CHEESE SAUCE 50 F, PICO DE GALLO 48 F, GARLIC AIOLI 46.5 F, VEGGIE AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS 48.3, COOKED PASTA 47.8 F, PAR COOKED BEEF SLIDERS 50.6 F APPROXIMATELY 400 LBS VALUED AT $2500.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. 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)
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Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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