NEW PAKIZA RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

1009-1011 N ORLEANS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

9 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jun 2018.

Last inspected Jun 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 19

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed 2 door true refrigerator at improper of 57.7f, at time of inspection holding potentially hazardous foods. Refrigerator was tagged during inspection. Instructed not to use refrigerator nor remove tag. Contact CDPH for tag removal. Instructed manager to service refrigerator and ensure 40f or lower at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in 2 door true refrigerator 62.7f, 5lbs of Lentil gravy, at a value of $35.00 55.6f, 5lbs of Mixed vegetable stew, at a value of $35.00 55.6f, 5lbs of Fish masala, at a value of $50.00 45.7f, 5lbs of beef kabobs, at a value of of $50.00 46.5f, 5lbs of chicken kabobs, at a value of $50.00 44.4f, 5lbs of cooked rice, at at a value of $20.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 30lbs at a total value of $240.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005 (A)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Found retail food establishment making own yogurt on premises. Instructed to contact the Illinois Department of Public Health for approval at DPH.dairy@illinois.gov. Instructed to cease making yogurt until approved by IDPH. If found making yogurt without IDPH approval, citation will be issued. 135lbs of Yogurt, at a value of $95.00 was (voluntarily discarded) at this time. NO CITATION ISSUED, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed cracked and broken door gaskets on 2 door refrigerator. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive grease build on hood filters above grill station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Minor Other

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

Observed non food staff behind front counter at time of inspection. Instructed site that non food handlers are not allowed in food prep areas. Maintain at all times.

APR 17

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING COOKED, PREPARED AND HANDLED. INSTRUCTED STAFF MEMBER ON SITE THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING COOKED, PREPARED AND HANDLED.CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 930AM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRTY RACKS AND WALLS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRTY BLACK CAULKING AT THE WALL TOP OF THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND 2 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS.

FEB 22

2017

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 10

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED WHILE POTENTILLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARRED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN AND GOAT. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CABINET UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED DOORS OFF HINGES AND INTERIOR OF CABINET IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABLE. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND RESTORE INTERIOR SURFACE OF CABINET TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN NOT ATTACHED TO WALL TIGHTLY. ATTACH SINK TO WALL. OBSERVED CARBBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE BASE OF FOOD PREP TABLES. CARDBOARD IS PROHIBITED AND MUST NOT BE USED. RESTORE SURFACES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINET OUTSIDE WASHROOM UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN ALL MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED HANDLE OF WASHBOWL SINK IN WASHROOM NEAR ENTRANCE LOOSE AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. REPAIR HANDLE OF WASHBOWL SINK SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING TO SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT STORE ON COUNTER.

AUG 15

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVINGS BENEATH THE STEAMTABLE AND REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WORNED OUT WITH STAINS. ALSO,REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIORS OF COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED TO KITCHEN TABLE,KITCHEN SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING THE TOILET ROOMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE FRONT COUNTER AREA ALSO,CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK AT BOTTOM OF KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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SEP 1

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SHELVES AT THE FOOD PREP AREA LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED BROKEN DOOR AND THORN GASKETS OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN......NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORED ALL FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.......NOTED PREMISES USING MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING AND SHOULD BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER AT THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY AREA TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM GOING TO THE BACK.... NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING ONTO THE FLOOR AT THE DOOR WAY BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ALSO AT THE CEILING AT THE BATHROOM HALL WAY BY THE STAIRWAY OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE ITEMS ON SHELVING WITH FOOD ITEMS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND AT THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 17

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE ITEMS ON SHELVING WITH FOOD ITEMS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND AT THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 14

2015

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED CONSTRUCTION WORK DONE IN ONE BATHROOM OF TWO THAT IS FOR BOTH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS AND THE OTHER BATHROOM NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH WET FLOORS,BATHROOM TISSUES ON FLOOR AND OFFENSIVE ODOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN BATHROOMS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- WATER ON FLOOR AT THE BATHROOM WITH STRONG ODOR,CRACKS/OPENINGS ON SEEMS OF FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA,CRACKS AT THE STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NOTED BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE ITEMS ON SHELVING WITH FOOD ITEMS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND AT THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 7

2015

PASS 8 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NOTED BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE ITEMS ON SHELVING WITH FOOD ITEMS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND AT THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

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