13 PINS TAPAS & GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

4202 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2017.

Last inspected Apr 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 5

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE CHEST FREEZER ABD MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL. HOOD,FILTER,LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

MAR 29

2017

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK APPROXIMATELY 10 TOTAL AND MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR AND BEHIND THE ATM MACHINE APPROXIMATELY 15 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ,REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL THE LIDS ALL THE TIMES AND MAINTAIN THE SURROUNDING AREAS. ALSO NO GREASE CONTAINER TO DISPOSE THE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. PROVIDE OR INSTALL LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND FLOOR THRU OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN. HOOD,FILTER,LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN ,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. PROVIDE 3 MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

MAR 21

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, SANTIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN ZIP LOCK BAG AND THEN STORED IN A GROCERY BAG IN THE REFRIDGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN COMMERCIAL GRADE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OVENS, RANGE AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS. NO STEM THERMOMETERS FOUND. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 8

2016

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF BUILDING. BUSINESS DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERICAL GARBAGE DISPOSAL CONTAINER IN REAR PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST COMPLY WITH CITY REGULATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-010(B).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OVENS, RANGE AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GLASSES HANGING IN BAR AREA WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL GLASSES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MISSING WOOD PANEL ON WALL BEHIND BAR NEAR OUTLET. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS. NO STEM THERMOMETERS FOUND. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP FOUND IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SEPERATE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR STORAGE OF ALL UTENSILS.

Minor Other

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED SEVERAL NON-EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITHOUT ANY SUPERVISION FROM EMPLOYEE OR OWNER. NON-EMPLOYEES ROAMING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR MUST NOT ALLOW NON-EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP OR BAR AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ONE EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD

AUG 12

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE MACHINE HAS GRIME INSIDE. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NEED TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL COVER ON LOWER WALL LEADING TO PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER NEED TO BE REMOVE FROM BACK YARD.

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JUN 4

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items ot properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired. Storage shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under rear storage area, and furnace area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in cooler shall be provided, light shields in prep area need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

MAY 23

2012

FAIL 0 violations

JUN 1

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AROUND GREASE TRAP,MOPSINK AREA , UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ABOVE PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER

OCT 1

2010

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 29

2010

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

remains to be corrected.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS IN ALL LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AND COOKING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

remains to be corrcted.

SEP 21

2010

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Instructed to have all coolers on and running at 40 F or below. No citation issued, establishment not open.

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

No hot running water under city pressure provide. Establishment must provide hot water under city pressure during all hours of operation. No citation issued, establishment not open.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit door has 1/2 inch gap across entire bottom of door. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. No citation issued, establishment not opened.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Raw wood around front counter area and rear storage shelves not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor not properly sealed in prep area. Instructed to apply sealant to surface and under equipment.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls and ceiling in storage and dining area not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint walls and ceiling in storage area and to seal brick wall in dining area.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light not provided in utility area. Instructed to install adequate in stored room.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provided stoppers.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside alll coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuos inside coolers.

JUL 27

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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