Chicago Food Violation Code 31: Proper Cooking Temperatures

Severity: critical | Category: Temperature Control

What This Means

Raw animal foods must be cooked to minimum safe internal temperatures: poultry 165°F, ground meat 155°F, whole cuts 145°F, fish 145°F.

Health Risk

Undercooked meat is one of the most common causes of Salmonella, E. coli, and Campylobacter infections.

Common Examples

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