NOV 20
2015
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PINKBERRY - WELLS ST.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
1533 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 20, 2015 · failed
4 of 7 inspections passed, 3 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Aug 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
* 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
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
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
AUG 112014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
SEP 262013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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 262012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
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.
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.
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.
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SEP 12011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 1
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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