APR 20
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PENNY'S NOODLES SHOP.
EAT. 82/100
1542 N DAMEN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 20, 2015 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Apr 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR AT NOZZLE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AT THE HANDSINK IN NEED OF REPAIRING CHIPPING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE HOWEVER THERE ARE NO CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
NOV 252014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 25
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FRYER CABINETS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FAN UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
APR 32014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MAR 142013FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2013
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
Dish washing facilities not maintained. While draining water in right side of three compartment sink 1st fl., water coming up from floor drain air gap dispelling onto floor. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labelled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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OCT 252012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES-NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED.WE OBSERVED (2) CONTAINERS OF CRAB RANGOON,(2) CONTAINERS OF VEGETABLE EGG ROLLS HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF SAID FOODS ARE RANGING FROM 47.0F-53F DURING THIS INSPECTION.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 55#'S TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $377.50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: Must provide,maintain all bulk food containers labeled to identify products stored.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
OCT 102012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 10
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: Must provide,maintain all bulk food containers labeled to identify products stored.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
SEP 282012FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2012
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Found the dish washing facility (High temperature Hobart dish machine) in use during this inspection not maintained i.e. observed constant waste water leaking onto a plastic bin placed on floor beneath the said machine when in use at this time.Instructed manager to repair as required. Serious violation 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Must provide,maintain all bulk food containers labeled to identify products stored.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Must provide,maintain adequate (brighter) lighting inside the walk-in-coolers.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Must provide,maintain thermometers inside all refrigeration units and have visible for monitoring temperatures at all times.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Must provide,maintain a designated location for personal belongings not on dry food storage shelvings.
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