CITY HALL in CHICAGO, Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/10/23

CHICAGO, - Health department officials identified compliance issues at CITY HALL in an inspection dated 04/10/2023.

Located at 838 W KINZIE ST in the River North area, the establishment serves the local community. The River North neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation involved thermal management. Inspectors documented: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures - Comments: Observed the Following Tcs Items in 2 Drawer Prep Cooler and Walk-in Cooler Stored at the Stated Improper Temperatures: Pork at 47.5f, Hamburgers at 46.0f, Chicken at 46.1f, and Chicken Wings at 48.9f. Management Voluntarily Discarded Approximately 60 Lbs of Product Valued at Approximately $400. Instructed to Maintain Tcs Items at or Below 41f. Priority Violation 7-38-005. Citation Issued.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness.

The second violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Proper Cooling Methods Used. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The third violation concerned food temperatures. Inspectors documented: Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control - Comments: Observed 2 Drawer Prep Cooler Containing Tcs Items Such As Pork and Hamburgers Maintaining an Improper Ambient Temperature of 49.1f. Cooler Tagged and Held for Inspection. Instructed to Maintain All Coolers Containing Tcs Itesm at or Below 41f at All Times. Priority Violation 7-38-005. Citation Issued.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. The CDC reports that temperature abuse is a factor in many foodborne illness outbreaks.

The fourth violation concerned sanitization. Inspectors documented: Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned - Comments: Observed No Covered Trash Receptacle Inside Ada Compliant All Gender Toilet Room. Instructed to Provide.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

The fifth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Garbage & Ref. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/10/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.