Cactus Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2019
70
Score
The Cactus Bar & Grill, located at 404-406 S Wells St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 19, 2019. This inspection resulted in a score of 70, with one critical and two major violations noted. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its 14 recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
70
May 14, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 25, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 28, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
May 19, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
May 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Nov 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 15, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 31, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 24, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 10, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 21, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Dec 19, 2019 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOCKED EXPOSED HAND-SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH WATER RUNNING ON TOP OF CONTAINER HOLDING APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS OF RAW FISH THAWING AS WELL AS A LARGE KNIFE IN SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS. HAND-SINK TO BE USED ONLY FOR HAND-WASHING ONLY AND MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE, NOT THAWING AND STORAGE OF IN USE KITCHEN UTENSILS.MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.#7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WING PIECES NOTED @ 80.1F AS WELL AS APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF BOTH COOKED WHOLE CHICKEN BREAST AS WELL AS STRIPS NOTED @ (82.0F-88.1F) ALL STORED IN METAL PANS PLACED INSIDE OF ROLLING CART LOCATED IN PREP AREA NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING INSPECTION. VALUE -$80. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (SPINACH DIP, HOUSE SAUCES, MARINATED MEAT,SOUP, ETC ) STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL REFRIGERATED FOOD READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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