PINKBERRY - WELLS ST.

Chicago Health Dept

1533 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Nov 2015).

7 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2015.

Last inspected Nov 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 20

2015

FAIL 4 violations

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. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP WITH DIRT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ON OF THE SINK INTO THE OTHER SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR PLUMBING SERVICE FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

AUG 11

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET BELOW THE COLD HOLDING STATION AND INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

SEP 26

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASE OF COLD WATER HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 26

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSER & FAN GUARD OF WALK-IN COOLER IS VERY DUSTY, MUST KEEP CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE NEED DETAILED CLEANING, MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MILDEW ON THE WALL CAULIKNG OF THE 3-COMP SINK, MUST REPLACE.

SEP 8

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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SEP 1

2011

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED 6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE TOP LOADING TAYLOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES.

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. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED WATER SPLASHING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT EXCESSIVE WATER DOES NOT SPLASH ONTO THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE NON-NECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS ON STORAGE RACKS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE RACKS FOR ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CONTAINERS NEEDED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP AT THE ICE MACHINE AND FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. MUST PROVIDE A NO SMOKING SIGN AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.

AUG 26

2011

FAIL 0 violations

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