PINKBERRY - STATE STREET SERIES.

Chicago Health Dept

635 N STATE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

12 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2020.

Last inspected Aug 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 31

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER USED TO STORE MILK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN CABINET UNDERNEATH MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. ( NO CITATION ISSUED )

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. ( NO CITATION ISSUED )

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030

JUN 9

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR OFF OF ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR ICE MACHINE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOP OF 2 DOOR COOLER TO THE LEFT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP WITH RUST. MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN ON SIDES WHERE ICE IS STORED. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN BEHIND YOGURT MACHINES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IS FRONT SEATING AREA AND LEADING TO BATHROOMS MADE OUT OF CRUSHED SMALL STONES. OBSERVED FOOD PARTICLES BETWEEN STONES ADN FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR. OBSERVED FLOOR IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE AND CAN NOT BE MOPPED OF CLEANED PROPERLY. FLOOR MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAL AND SEALED SO THAT IT IS RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP DRIPPING. MUST REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

OCT 18

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE FIXTURE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

MAY 28

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE SMALL ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST SHOW PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

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APR 11

2014

PASS · 0 violations

APR 8

2014

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED DISHES SOAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK READY FOR WASHING AND SANITIZING WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES WITH HOT WATER. MANGER/OWNER STATED THAT THEY WENT NEXT DOOR TO 7-11 TO GET BUCKET OF HOT WATER SO THEY COULD WASH THE DISHES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO HOT WATER AT TAYLOR MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY WHEN PREPARING FOOD. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND WASH SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010

Serious Other

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(SMOOTHIES,ICE CREAM,FRUITS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:30 PM. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED WATER OVERFLOWING FROM THE DRAINS WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT IS OPEN AND RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE REAR PREP STATION. INSIDE REFRIGERATION NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER THE CABINET HAS WATER STAIN NEEDS TO HAVE CLEAN OR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING IN REAR AREA AND FRONT AREA.

NOV 5

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

AUG 6

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE LEFT DOOR OF THE UPRIGHT MILK COOLER IN REAR MUST SEAL TIGHT, INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR RE-ARRANGE MILK STORED IN CRATES.

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES ABOVE SMALL COOLER IN REAR MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/SPLATTERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SPRAYER FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IS LEAKING MUST FIX; THE SPRAYER FAUCET SHOULD BE HOOKED-UP & STAY ABOVE THE WATER LINE, TO PREVENT BACKFLOW.

FEB 6

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 7

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 1

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. PROVIDE HANDSOAP AND TOWELS AT THE FRONT HANDSINK.

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. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE (3) COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE THE DISHMACHINE FROM THE PREMISES.

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