Food code section 24

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

The 49th most-cited section of Chicago's food code over the last year.

Times cited100.0% of all citations

Inspections9carried this citation

Ended in a fail—too few inspections to rate

Rank#49of 58 sections in use

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Counted over Oct 13, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. Inspection volume moves with the city's own scheduling, so a rise here is not necessarily a decline in standards.

Section numbers moved in 2018. Chicago renumbered its food code that July, so the same section number means something different in older inspections. Everything on this page is drawn from the last year only.

Recently cited

Bonci Roman Style Pizzaria3151 N Broadway · Restaurant
2 months agoConditional
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified city of Chicago food service sanitation manager on site at start time of inspection while chicken, sausage were being cooked. The designated person in charge, who is physically on site, must obtain and maintain a valid city of Chicago food service sanitation license. Violation corrected on site; the certified city of Chicago food service sanitation manager, omar kayyali arrived on site approx at end of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued
3. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed facility with a no clean up kit and no corresponding clean up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop a clean-up procedure and maintain appropriate supplies that correspond with on-site plan. Must keep both the policy and supplies on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no paper towel in the washroom at the washbowl sink. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
5. 24
  Time as a public health control; procedures & records
  Pizza is out of temperature control at 79.9f. The method of time as a public health control does not have an effective written method to record the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control to the discard time. Discussed the HACCP concepts and requirement for written procedures with the person in charge. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 45 lbs of products worth $650.00 through denaturing process. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued .
6. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed in rear staff toilet room; toilet leaking instructed to repair and maintain.
Brown Bag Seafood Co.233 S Wacker Dr · Restaurant
4 months agoConditional
1. 24
  Time as a public health control; procedures & records
  Observed cut leafy greens maintained outside of temperature control at the main service line (cut leafy greens at 68.5f), food employees using time as a public health control without written procedures or markings to denote when food was removed from temperature control or must be discarded. Instructed to provide written procedures for using time as a public health control and provide markings for all food containers utilizing time as a public health control that denotes the time when food was removed from temperature control or must be discarded. Approximately 5.0 lbs. Of food valued at approximately $25.00 discarded on-site. Person-in-charge discarded container of cut leafy greens on-site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed insect control device installed directly above clean equipment in the rear warewashing area. Instructed to relocate insect control device and install devices such that they do not pose risk of contamination of food, clean equipment, or utensils and maintain.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed hand soap dispenser at the front line area handwashing sink in poor repair, loose from wall but functional. Instructed to repair or replace front line area handwashing sink soap dispenser and maintain all equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Rpm Seafood/Rpm on the Water317 N Clark St · Restaurant
5 months agoFail
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed conveyor belt high temperature dish machine in lower level dish room raising utensil surface temperature to an improper temperature of 151.7f as measured by irreversible thermometer. See comments. Instructed to repair or replace dish machine and maintain all high temperature dish machines so that they raise the surface temperature of utensils to at least 16of. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.
2. 24
  Time as a public health control; procedures & records
  Observed rice used for sushi held out of refrigeration without time as control records kept. Managment states rice is either used or discarded in 2 hours. Management discarded approximatley 1lb of rice valued at approximately $10. Instructed to maintain all records on site when using time as a public health control. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 29
  Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP
  Observed approved HACCP plan on site but production logs and other required records not on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain all production logs on site at all times as required by cdph approved HACCP plan. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed broken and missing plastic covers on gauges outside conveyor belt high temperature dish machine. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed slight build up of black slime in interior of ice machine used only to produce ice for cooling. Instructed to remove ice, detail clean, sanitize, and maintain in good condition.
Bonci Roman Style Pizzaria3151 N Broadway · Restaurant
5 months agoFail
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed facility did not provide a valid city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. Informed a certified manager with a current city of Chicago certificate must be on premises at all times and a valid must remain posted on site whenever time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. The certified city of Chicago food service sanitation manager, arrived on site at end of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed handsink in prep area and employee restroom not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  "observed no paper towel at the hand-sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation
5. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage in newly installed handsink in front prep. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Instructed to provide.
6. 24
  Time as a public health control; procedures & records
  Pizza is out of temperature control at 70°f. The method of time as a public health control does not have an effective written method to record the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control to the discard time. Discussed the HACCP concepts and requirement for written procedures with the person in charge. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 45 lbs of products worth $650.00 through denaturing process. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued .
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed pest control logbook with no service reports, invoice was presented at time of inspection. All retail food establishments must maintain a logbook which shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service tickets and the pest control company’s Illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide service reports. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c).
8. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed water stained ceiling tiles at thedish area. Instructed to repair, replace missing panels and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles.
10. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no proof of training for all food handlers on shift during inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
Burger King Restaurant547 W Jackson Blvd · Restaurant
6 months agoConditional
1. 24
  Time as a public health control; procedures & records
  Observed tcs food items (tomatoes, lettuce) utilizing approved time as a public health control at the front service line not marked with time that is four hours past the point in time when the food was removed from tmeperature control. Instructed to denature and discard listed tcs food items and maintain all food items utilizing time as a public health control properly indicated using approved methods. Approximately 10 lbs. Of food valued at $25.00 discarded on-site. Person-in-charge discarded food items and provided labels for new food items using time as a public health control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 2 adult dead cockroaches on floor beneath equipment at the main cook line. Instructed to remove dead insects and clean and sanitize affected area(s) and maintain all areas free from dead or trapped pests to prevent decomposition and becoming attractant to additional pests.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed employee personal items stored directly on top of hamburger bun bags (in original packaging) at the rear storage area. Instructed to provide designated area for storage of employee personal items that does not pose risk of contamination of food, clean equipment, or utensils and maintain.
Sushi Box500 W Madison St · Restaurant
6 months agoFail
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed to post certificate and maintain an employee holding a valid city of Chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no soap at exposed handwashing sinks in facility. Instructed to provide soap at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage at both exposed handwashing sinks. Instructed to provide.
4. 24
  Time as a public health control; procedures & records
  Person in charge states sushi rolls will be placed on front counter for "grab and go" and held out of refrigeration. Observed no records or procedures in place for using time as a control. Instructed to correct and maintain accurate time as a control logs on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
5. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed menu containing items served raw or undercooked, such as sushi rolls, without consumer advisory. Instructed to add disclosure, reminder, and footnote to all versions of menu both physical and digital for all items served raw or undercooked. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
6. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
7. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no thermometer in 2 door "low boy" cooler located in front prep area. Instructed to provide.
8. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no sink stoppers on site at time of inspection for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed unused reach in cooler in rear prep/dish area. Instructed to remove from premises.
10. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of Chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Vntofu Fast Food, INC.1024 W Argyle St · Restaurant
7 months agoFail
1. 24
  Time as a public health control; procedures & records
  Noted the following tcs food items at improper internal temperature displayed at the front counter with no time as a temperature control per health code:- noodles/vegetables 60f, shrimp noodle/vegetable 64.3f, mongbeans 66f, mushroom noodles 63f, tapioca 66f, tofu 71.2f, mushroom 82f. Manager immediately and voluntarly disposed of 30ibs of products worth $300 through the denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 24
  Time as a public health control; procedures & records
  Noted premise using time as a temperature control for tcs foods with no proper procedure that includes a written procedure, start time, discard time and product name. Instructed to follow the process for time as a temperature control per the city health code. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Noted food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.
5. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Noted large pots and pans equipment unable to fit inside the 3 comprtment for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove equipment.
6. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  8-404.13(b:4) noted the following core violations 37, 47, 47, 47 with the rules numbers below from inspection #2614395 dated 3/24/2025 not corrected:- -37)3-302.12:instructed to label food storage containers identified with common name (sugar, salt, flour, rice etc). -47) 4-201.11:instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container (coconut milk) into food grade container for proper food storage. -47) 4-101.19: instructed not to use plastic milk crates as a means of elevation in the kitchen and infront prep/service area for easy access on cleaning. -47)4-202.16: instructed not to use cardboard liner on storage racks in the kitchen and inside the reach-in cooler. Instructed management that all the above violations must be corrected. Priority violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
Sushi By Weight LLC60 E Jackson Blvd · Restaurant
10 months agoFail
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as salmon, tuna, crab).at 11:30am certified manager jingxia crofton arrived on site. Instructed must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of Chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 24
  Time as a public health control; procedures & records
  Observed time/temperature control for safety foods: various types of sushi at improper temperatures ranging from 48f-50f located on front self line. Manager/server states facility is using time as a public health control but found no times on said food items or no written procedure. The timer system had been turned off. Instructed manager to provide written procedures, said procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the retail food establishment and made available to the department upon request that specify the food temperature of 41ºf or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135ºf or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control; the food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is four (4) hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; the food shall be discarded, within four (4) hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 29
  Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP
  Observed no sushi rice lab letter nor a ph meter on site to properly test the ph of sushi rice. Manager provide a sushi letter from poke burrito and as different address. Instructed to provide either a lab letter or a ph meter. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
4. 32
  Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
  Observed no sushi rice lab letter nor a ph meter on site to properly test the ph of sushi rice. Manager provide a sushi letter from poke burrito and as different address. Instructed to provide either a lab letter or a ph meter. Priority foundation. Citation combined with #29
5. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is leaking when water from one compartment is drained and waste water collected with container at the buttom of 3 compartment sink. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed the hood ventilation filters with a build up of dust. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of helping prevent possible contamination of foods being prepared.
9. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed some food handlers without certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
10. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Dante's Pizza,INC.3028 W Armitage Ave · Restaurant
11 months agoFail
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at front prep area with no hot water temp at 68.3f. Noted bathroom handsink water at 28.9f with little pressure. Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
2. 24
  Time as a public health control; procedures & records
  Pizza is out of temperature control at 70°f. The method of time as a public health control does not have an effective written method to record the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control to the discard time. Discussed the HACCP concepts and requirement for written procedures with the person in charge. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
3. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
4. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in entreence of dining room and in toilet room. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

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