PAULINE'S.
600 W PERSHING RD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 292013FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND A 5LB BOX OF RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES AND APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF CHOPPED HAM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 48-49.9 DEGREES. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $15.00 7LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPEATURE.
ORANGE JUICE/FRUIT PUNCH DISPENSOR WITH MOLD BUILD UP AT NOZZLE DISPENSOR AREA, CONTAINER AND FAN AREA. UNIT IT BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL COMPLETELY CLEANED FREE FROM MOLD AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE.
OBSERVED 8-10 MOUSE DROPPING AT FRONT COUNTER SEATING AREA. DROPPING NOTED ON LEDGE AND FOOT REST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GREASE CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN AT THIS TIME. GARBAGE AREA HAS GARBAGE ON GROUND ALL AROUND CONTAINER. GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
TOILET AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. TOILET AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER FILLED SOAP DISPENSOR AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIMES.
PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 7-24-12 REPORT #1234279 INSP#225. #32 RUSTY SURFACES, #33 ALL FOOD AND NOT FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, #34 FLOORS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEANED, #35 STAIN CEILING TILES, #39 WIPING CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORED, #42 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
AUG 32012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALL FOOD AND NOT FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN EXCEESIVE DEBRIS, INCLUDING: INTERIOROF ALL COOLERS AND COOLER DRAWERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, SIDES OF STOVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF TRASH RECEPTACLES, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET, ALL ATTACHED PIPING, LEGS, WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF MOTOR AND HARDWARE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME, FREE OF DEBRIS, DUST, ETC
FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, LEAKING, WRAPPED WITH CLOTH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN BUCKET WITH STANDING, UNCLEAN, MOP WATER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
JUL 242012FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
EGGS (OVER 2 DOZEN) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 74.6F ON COUNTERTOP NEXT TO GRILL. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 5 LBS. $25 VALUE.
NUMEROUS LIVE FLIES (OVER 20) NOTED THRU-OUT PREMISES. REAR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, NUMEROUS HOLES IN SCREEN. ALSO NOTED FRONT DOOR OPEN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, REPLACE SCREEN WITH 1/16 MESH, AND KEEP FRONT DOOR CLOSED OR PROVIDE PROPER SCREEN FOR SUCH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS
RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALL FOOD AND NOT FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN EXCEESIVE DEBRIS, INCLUDING: INTERIOROF ALL COOLERS AND COOLER DRAWERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, SIDES OF STOVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF TRASH RECEPTACLES, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET, ALL ATTACHED PIPING, LEGS, WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF MOTOR AND HARDWARE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME, FREE OF DEBRIS, DUST, ETC.
FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WORN SURFACES ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, LEAKING, WRAPPED WITH CLOTH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN BUCKET WITH STANDING, UNCLEAN, MOP WATER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.
DEC 282011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: STOVE, SHELVING UNITS, EXTERIOR OF SINKS, AND COUNTERS.
Correct By: Friday, January 27, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.EXTERIOR DOORS AND GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS BEHIND COUNTER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
Correct By: Friday, January 27, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT WALL OF MOP SINK,AND AROUND PIPES IN CEILING.MUST SEAL.
FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. (NEEDS ORDER AND CLEANING)
FOUND CLUTTER AT SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES.(TOOLS, ETC.)
OCT 272011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.EXTERIOR DOORS AND GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS BEHIND COUNTER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT WALL OF MOP SINK,AND AROUND PIPES IN CEILING.MUST SEAL.
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FEB 242011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE PAN FOR GREASE BEHIND COUNTER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN DUSTY WALLS IN REAR PREP.
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