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May 2, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings4
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: High temp dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse of 122f. Instructed manager to provide 180f final rinse temperature. machine was being used during inspection. priority violation 7-38-025.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: TCS food held at improper temperature. Found 2 large container (20lbs) of beef gravy held in walk-in cooler at 66.4f, food item placed in cooler a day before. Instructed mgr to hold cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. 30lb of gravy discarded valued at $60. priority violation 7-38-005.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: Improper cooling method used for TCS foods ( cooked chicken, thick gravy ), using large deep tubs for cooling down hot food, covered tightly. Instructed manager to use shallow/small containers, uncover or cover loosely when cooling down TCS foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
code 33
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all food utensils after washing.
code 44

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 15, 2022: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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