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YARDBIRD SOUTHERN TABLE & BAR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

YARDBIRD SOUTHERN TABLE & BAR (AKA: YARDBIRD) 530 N WABASH AVE, CHICAGO 60611 Restaurant
March 15, 2023 Complaint License #2857094
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #1
CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.
The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.
Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #28
CRITICAL
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: QUAT SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IS MEASURED ABOVE READING SCALE ON FACILITY TEST STRIPS. SANITIZER IS WAY ABOVE 400PPM AND IS EXCEEDING MAXIUM TOXIC LEVEL FOR USE ON A FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE, AS SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. CHEMICAL SANITIZERS MUST MEET THE CONCENTRATION AND USE REQUIRMENTS BY MANUFACTURER, QUAT SANITIZER MUST BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 150-400 PPM. EMPLOYEE DILUTED SANITIZER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN WITH WATER AND MEASURED AT 300PPM WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY violation 7-38-005 .
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food containers through out both kitchens not labeled. instructed to label and maintain.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food containers through out both kitchens not labeled. instructed to label and maintain.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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