JUL 13
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PINK KROKODILE CAFE.
EAT. 84/100
6004 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 13, 2020 · passed
11 of 13 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Dec 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PARTY ROOM AND STORAGE AREA IN REAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND PARTY ROOM. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD ) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
APR 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT OM SITE.INSTRUCED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED INTERIOR WALL INSULATION OF WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR DAMAGED RIPPED/GOUGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE OR COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE OR SHOW WHERE BACKFLOW DEVICE IS LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY FLOORS.
JUN 142018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TIN FOIL LINERS ON TOP OF CONDIMET SHELVING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE TIN FOIL LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD FILTERS WITH BAKED ON GREASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLERS NOT MET.
FEB 92017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 9
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND (2) BAR.
FEB 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN THREE DOOR PREP COOLER, MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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JUN 232015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 23
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 152014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
MAR 252014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 25
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils,pots/pans not properly stored.Instructed to invert multi-use kitchen food equipments to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Splashguard is needed at the kitchen exposed handsink (left side). Remove rust from shelvings inside the kitchen 2 door cooler,bar coolers. Ice bin covers missing at bar.Must provide and maintain.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
End caps for kitchen light shields are missing. Must provide and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Remove dusts accumulations throughout the premises and repair water leak at bar 3 compartment sink (faucet). Provide a visible backflow prevention device for coffee expresso machine.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
No metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide and maintain.
SEP 172013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 17
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning crevices.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor under heavy equipment that had gap shall be reapired/sealed.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Missing/damage cove molding behind reac in cooler in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in rear kitchen storage area shall be provided.
JUN 52013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
DEC 182012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2012
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED PLASTIC COVER ON TOP OF ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BARS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN REAR DINING AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AT KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE PRODUCE/BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ALL LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF REAR STORAGE (2ND FLOOR) AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
DEC 222011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 22
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Ice bins not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers for ice bins to protect ice during storage.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in utility room not maintained. Instructed to seal and repair floor.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Faucet neck at front three compartment sink not reaching left side of sink. Instructed to extent neck of faucet.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored on second floor and rear storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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